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DNR Fishing Report – March 15th

Badger Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Badger Lake Northwest The lake is completely open. Fishing has been slow. 03/15 11:35
Big Spirit Lake Northwest The ice is rapidly deteriorating and with forecasted highs in the 70’s use caution if venturing out. The smaller lakes in the area are opening up rapidly with a few boat ramps ice free including Center lake and Lost Island. 03/12 10:53
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Walleye season is closed. Ice is rapidly deteriorating and there is a large open area out from Big Stoney. A few people are venturing out in search of perch. 03/12 10:53
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action. 03/14 08:54
Big Spirit Lake Northwest Walleye season is closed and the ice is going out fast. For ice out action try targeting the North Grade and Templar Park for Crappie. 03/14 09:01
Black Hawk Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Black Hawk Lake Northwest The lake is completely open. Anglers were catching a few nice bluegill and perch off the Stone Piers in Town Bay earlier this week. That’s slowed down but should pick up as water temps rise. 03/15 11:35
Blue Pit Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 03/15 09:32
Blue Pit Northwest The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will stock trout into Blue Pit, in Mason City, around noon on Friday. Anglers are required to have a trout stamp, in addition to having a valid fishing license, to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit for trout is five with a possession limit of 10. 03/15 10:23
Bluebill Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 03/15 09:32
Bluebill Lake Northwest There is some work to be done before the gates will be opened. 03/15 09:50
Browns Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Browns Lake Northwest Fishing has been slow. 03/15 11:35
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Brushy Creek Lake Northwest The lake is mostly open. The West Ramp is the only ramp that is still iced in. 03/15 11:35
Clear Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 03/15 09:32
Clear Lake Northwest The Lake is almost ice free. There are no docks in yet. Fishing sould pick up as the water temps increase. 03/15 09:32
Crawford Creek Impoundment Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Crawford Creek Impoundment Northwest Fishing has been very slow. 03/15 11:35
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action. 03/14 08:54
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Walleye season is closed. The ice is nearly out and the lake should be wide open by the weekend. 03/14 09:42
East Okoboji Lake Northwest Channel Catfish – No Report: Catfish action should improve as the water begins to warm try using cutbait near deeper wintering holes. 03/14 09:43
Lake Cornelia Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 03/15 09:32
Lake Cornelia Northwest Crappies up to 8 inches and bluegills up to 6 inches are biting on wax worms. One dock is in at the boat ramp. 03/15 09:46
Little Wall Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 03/15 09:32
Little Wall Lake Northwest Crappie and Yellow Bass fishing is good. The best bite is fishing on the jetty on the North end of the Lake using small crappie jigs tipped with wax worms. 03/15 09:36
Lost Island Lake Northwest Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action. 03/14 08:54
Lost Island Lake Northwest The lake was 90% open as of 3/13 and should be fully open by the weekend. 03/14 09:36
Lost Island Lake Northwest Walleye – No Report: As the water warms walleye action should improve try using a slow presentation such as a jig and minnow or minnow baits during low light periods or after dark. 03/14 09:39
Lost Island Lake Northwest Channel Catfish – No Report: Cutbait should produce a few cats during low light periods and after dark . 03/14 09:40
Lower Pine Lake Northwest For more fishing information in the north central area contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. 03/15 09:32
Lower Pine Lake Northwest Northern Pike are being caught on spinner baits. 03/15 09:48
Moorland Pond Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Moorland Pond Northwest Moorland Pond is completely open. Anglers are still catching trout from the November stocking. The next trout stocking will occur on March 24th at about 1:00 PM. 03/15 11:35
Nelson Park Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Nelson Park Lake Northwest The lake is completely open, fishing is very slow. 03/15 11:35
North Twin Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
North Twin Lake Northwest The lake is completely open. Fishing is slow. 03/15 11:35
Silver Lake (Dickinson) Northwest Ice conditions are unsafe with many areas rapidly opening up. Time to dust off the open water gear try targeting shallow areas with a dark bottom for ice out crappie and pike action. 03/14 08:54
Silver Lake (Dickinson) Northwest Channel Catfish – No Report: Using cutbait after dark sould produce a few fish as the water starts to warm. 03/14 09:29
Silver Lake (Dickinson) Northwest Walleye – No Report: Try using slow presentations suck as a jig and minnow or slip bobber for ice out walleyes. Fishing after dark with minnow baits, twister tails, and jig and minnow may also produce some fish 03/14 09:34
Snyder Bend Lake Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Snyder Bend Lake Northwest Fishing has been slow. 03/15 11:35
Southwood Conservation Area Pond (east) Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Southwood Conservation Area Pond (east) Northwest Ponds are completely open. Angers have been catching a few bluegill and crappie. 03/15 11:35
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest Ice is completely out on most of our lakes. This is usually a good time to fish for catfish. Fish into the wind and use winterkill shad, shad guts or some type of stink bait. For information contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638. 03/15 11:35
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest The lake is completely open. Fishing is starting to pick up. Traditionally a good time to catch catfish. Special walleye regulations at Storm Lake are 3 walleye per day, all fish between 17 and 22 inches must be released, and only one walleye over 22 inches may be kept. 03/15 11:35
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest Walleye – Fair: Anglers are catching a few walleye in the Storm Lake Marina in the southwest corner of the lake. Try using a twister and minnow with a bobber. 03/15 11:40
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Northwest White Bass – Fair: Anglers are catching a few white bass in the Storm Lake Marina using a twister and minnow under a bobber. 03/15 11:41
West Okoboji Lake Northwest The ice is rapidly deteriorating and with forecasted highs in the 70’s use caution if venturing out. The smaller lakes in the area are opening up rapidly with a few boat ramps ice free including Center lake and Lost Island. 03/12 10:53
West Okoboji Lake Northwest Use caution landings are opening up and the ice is rapidly declining. A few people are venturing out in search of panfish in the bays. 03/12 10:53
West Okoboji Lake Northwest Bluegill – Fair: Bluegill action has been fair with most of the fish being caught in Emerson and Millers bay as well as the north end of the lake. Use small jigs and light line for best results. 03/12 10:53
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