Arrowhead Lake

Water temps in the area are in the mid 70's. Bluegills can be found on nests along shore in many area lakes.

Bluegill - Fair: Find bluegill along shore in 2-6 feet of water on nests. Use a small jig under a bobber.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temps in most area lakes are in the upper 70's. Look for bluegill beds along shore this time of year on many of our area lakes.

Bluegill - Fair: Find bluegill along shore in 2-6 feet of water on nests. Use a small jig under a bobber.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most lakes in Western Iowa are ice free. A few of the larger lakes are partially ice covered.

The lake is still partially ice covered.

Source: Iowa DNR

As of March 16, Many lakes in Western Iowa are still partially covered with unsafe ice.

Ice fishing is not recommended.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice fishing is unsafe on most area lakes. Any remaining ice is degraded and areas along shore are opening up. The winter aeration system in Town Bay (westernmost bay) of Black Hawk Lake is in operation.

Ice fishing is not recommended.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice fishing is winding down in most of our areas with a few exceptions. Some of the larger lakes are holding ice but shoreline access is the issue. The winter aeration system in Town Bay (westernmost bay) of Black Hawk Lake is in operation.

Ice fishing is not recommended.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most lakes in the area have anywhere from 6-14 inches of ice. Ice has deteriorated along shore in some of our area lakes so use caution if venturing out. The winter aeration system in Town Bay (westernmost bay) of Black Hawk Lake is in operation.

Ice thickness off the boat ramp on Feb 16 was 8 inches.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most lakes in the area have anywhere from 6-15 inches of ice. The winter aeration system in Town Bay (westernmost bay) of Black Hawk Lake is in operation.

Ice thickness off the boat ramp on Feb 9 was 7 inches.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most lakes in the area have anywhere from 8-16 inches of ice. The winter aeration system in Town Bay (westernmost bay) of Black Hawk Lake is in operation.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair:

Ice thickness near the boat ramp is around 9 inches. Snow cover is 5-8 inches.

Source: Iowa DNR

Most lakes in the area have anywhere from 6-13 inches of ice. Conditions remain variable. The winter aeration system in Town Bay (westernmost bay) of Black Hawk Lake is in operation.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair:

Ice thickness near the boat ramp is around 8 inches. Snow cover is 5-8 inches.

Source: Iowa DNR