Crawford Creek Impoundment

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: Most fish are 8-10 inches with some up to 12 inches. Move around to find the fish. Evenings or low light conditions may be best.

Bluegill - Fair: Fish are up to 6-8 inches. Stay mobile to find fish, look in 10-20 feet of water and use jigs and wax worms.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting is needed but some fish up to 12 inches are being picked up during low light conditions.

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: The bite is hit or miss. Most fish are 8-10 inches with some up to 12 inches. Move around to find the fish. Evenings or low light conditions may be best.

Bluegill - Fair: Fish are up to 6-8 inches. Stay mobile to find fish, look in 10-20 feet of water and use jigs and wax worms.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting is needed but some fish up to 12 inches are being picked up during low light conditions.

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.

Bluegill - Fair: Anglers have been picking up 6-8 inch bluegill in 10-20 feet of water using jigs and wax worms. You may need to be mobile to stay on fish.

Black Crappie - Fair: The bite is hit or miss. Most fish are 8-10 incehs with some up to 12 inches. Move around to find the fish. Evenings or low light conditions may be best.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting is needed but some fish up to 12 inches are being picked up during low light conditions.

Source: Iowa DNR

Surface water temperatures are in the lower 80's in most area lakes.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth bass can be caught along shore and along weed lines using traditional bass baits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Surface water temperatures are in the lower 80's.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth bass can be caught along shore and along weed lines using traditional bass baits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Surface water temperatures are in the upper 70's and low 80's. Panfish are moving off shore to deeper habitat in most lakes as their spawning season comes to an end.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth bass can be caught along shore and along weed lines using traditional bass baits.

Source: Iowa DNR