Silver Lake

Area water temperatures have started to slowly rise and are in the low to mid 50s. Most area lakes are at or above crest with the recent rains. Most courtesy docks are now in place. The walleye season is currently closed on the IGL's until May 4th.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

Area water temperatures have continued to be low due to cold weather conditions. Most area lakes are at or above crest. Most courtesy docks are not in place. The walleye season is now closed on the IGL's until May 4th.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

Many smaller and shallower lakes are now open. The conditions on the lakes that still have ice do not allow for safe fishing. Continued warm weather should open up most covered lakes in the coming week. The walleye season is now close on the IGL's until May 4th.

The lake is ice free.

Walleye - Fair:

Many smaller and shallower lakes are now open. The conditions on the lakes that still have ice do not allow for safe fishing. Continued warm weather should open up most covered lakes in the coming week. The walleye season is now close on the IGL's until May 4th.

The lake is ice free.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

Area ice conditions have deteriorated extensively making ice fishing essentially impossible. Many shallower lakes have begun to open up in areas and shorelines are receding. The walleye season is now close on the IGL's until May 4th.

The lake is mostly ice covered but does not have any safe ice for fishing.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

Area ice conditions have been highly variable. Most areas are still completely ice covered. Most areas range from 6-10 inches. Ice conditions deteriorated extensively as consistent above freezing temperatures have been experienced for the last couple weeks. Use extra caution along shorelines and accesses that have deteriorated the most. The walleye season closes on the IGL's February 14th.

The lake is fully ice covered. 7-10 inches is the average ice depth.

Walleye - Fair:

Area ice conditions have been highly variable. Most areas are still completely ice covered. Most areas range from 6-10 inches. Ice conditions deteriorated extensively as consistent above freezing temperatures have been experienced for the last couple weeks. Use extra caution along shorelines and accesses that have deteriorated the most. The walleye season closes on the IGL's February 14th.

The lake is fully ice covered. 7-10 inches is the average ice depth.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

All area lakes are completely ice covered. Area ice conditions range from 8-12 inches. Ice conditions should continue to improve as the forecast calls for continued below freezing temps. The largest lakes have been the last to freeze.

The lake is fully ice covered. 12 inches is the average ice depth.

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to improve this week with falling water temperatures.

Area ice conditions have been highly variable. All areas are completely ice covered. Most areas range from 8-12 inches. Ice conditions will unfortunately begin to deteriorate as consistent above freezing temperatures are expected to continue for at least a week. Use extra caution along shorelines and accesses that will deteriorate fastest.

The lake is fully ice covered. 12 inches is the average ice depth.

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to improve this week with falling water temperatures.

Source: Iowa DNR

All area lakes are completely ice covered. Area ice conditions range from 8-12 inches. Ice conditions should continue to improve as the forecast calls for continued below freezing temps. The largest lakes have been the last to freeze.

The lake is fully ice covered. 12 inches is the average ice depth.

Black Bullhead - Good:

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to improve this week with falling water temperatures.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most area water levels are a few inches below crest. Most larger lakes are almost completely open. Warmer weather and rain showers has knocked back any ice that has been made. Expect ice to start building this weekend as high temperatures will finally be at or below freezing. Some bays have thicker ice, but otherwise ice fishing access can be hard to find. Check ice often if attempting to go out.

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to improve this week with falling water temperatures.

Black Bullhead - Good:

Source: Iowa DNR

Most area water levels are a few inches below crest. Most smaller lakes are covered in a thin layer of ice with a few inches max. Warm conditions during the day have hindered ice production. Some bays have thicker ice, but otherwise fishing access can be hard to find. Check ice often if going out.

Black Bullhead - Good:

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to improve this week with falling water temperatures.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most area water levels are a few inches below crest. Most smaller lakes are covered in a thin layer of ice. Warm conditions during the day have hindered ice production. Some bays have thicker ice, but otherwise fishing access can be hard to find. Check ice often if going out.

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to improve this week with falling water temperatures.

Black Bullhead - Good:

Source: Iowa DNR