Interior river levels are falling or remain stable in most areas. Trout streams are in excellent condition across NE Iowa. Area Black Hawk county lakes are producing catches of panfish.

Anglers are catching some northern pike and crappie on George Wyth Lake.

Black Crappie - Fair: Try a crappie minnow under a slip bobber near structure for crappie.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try trolling crankbaits around the lake or casting spinnerbaits along the edges of willows on the west end of the lake.

Source: Iowa DNR

The interior rivers have bumped up with the recent rainfall events. Trout streams are in excellent condition. Anglers have been catching some walleye, smallmouth bass, channel catfish and northern pike on the interior rivers. Black Hawk county area lakes are winding down for crappie but are targeting bluegill with the upcoming spawn. For further information contact your local area bait shops for the most recent hot spots.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Try casting spinnerbaits, crankbaits or top water baits for some good largemouth bass action.

Largemouth bass and northern pike are good angling opportunities right now on George Wyth Lake.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try casting bucktail spinnerbaits or trolling crankbaits for northern pike.

Source: Iowa DNR

The interior rivers and cold water trout streams are in excellent condition. Anglers have been catching some walleye, smallmouth bass and channel catfish on the interior rivers. Black Hawk county area lakes are winding down for crappie but are targeting bluegill with the upcoming spawn. For further information contact your local area bait shops for the most recent hot spots.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Try casting spinnerbaits, crankbaits or top water baits for some good largemouth bass action.

Largemouth bass and northern pike are good angling opportunities right now on George Wyth Lake.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try casting bucktail spinnerbaits or trolling crankbaits for northern pike.

Source: Iowa DNR

The interior rivers and cold water trout streams are now in excellent condition. Anglers have been catching some walleye, smallmouth bass and channel catfish on the interior rivers. Black Hawk county area lakes are winding down for crappie with the recent spawn. For further information contact your local area bait shops for the most recent hot spots.

Largemouth bass and northern pike are good angling opportunities right now on George Wyth Lake.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Try casting spinnerbaits, crankbaits or top water baits for some good largemouth bass action.

Northern Pike - Fair: Try casting bucktail spinnerbaits or trolling crankbaits for northern pike.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice conditions are generally 6-10 inches on lakes and ponds in east-central Iowa. Remain cautious while ice-fishing; avoid areas with water current or discolored ice. Ice fishing has been extremely slow in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Call area/local bait shops for the most up to date reports or the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276

Anglers have been catching some crappie in George Wyth Lake; some sorting may be required.

Black Crappie - Slow: Locate structure and use electronics to find suspended fish. Use a small ice jig tipped with a waxworm or try a minnow on a deadstick.

Ice conditions are generally 8" inches or greater on most all lakes and ponds in east-central Iowa. Remain cautious while ice-fishing; avoid areas with water current or discolored ice. Ice fishing has been extremely slow but should pick up around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area with warmer weather predicted ahead. Mornings and evenings have been best. Call area/local bait shops for the most up to date reports or the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for more information.

Anglers have been catching some crappie in George Wyth Lake; some sorting may be required.

Black Crappie - Slow: Locate structure and use electronics to find suspended fish. Use a small ice jig tipped with a waxworm or try a minnow on a deadstick.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice conditions are generally 6-10 inches on lakes and ponds in east-central Iowa. Remain cautious while ice-fishing; avoid areas with water current or discolored ice. Ice fishing has been hit or miss around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Call the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276

Anglers have been catching some crappie in George Wyth Lake; some sorting may be required.

Black Crappie - Fair: Locate structure and use electronics to find suspended fish. Use a small ice jig tipped with a waxworm or try a minnow on a deadstick.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice conditions are generally 6-10 inches on lakes and ponds in east-central Iowa. Remain cautious while ice-fishing; avoid areas with water current. Call the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276

Anglers have been catching some crappie in George Wyth Lake; some sorting may be required.

Black Crappie - Fair: Locate structure and use electronics to find suspended fish. Use a small ice jig tipped with a waxworm or try a minnow on a deadstick.

Source: Iowa DNR

Ice conditions on lakes and ponds in east-central Iowa are generally 4-6 inches. Remain cautious while ice-fishing and avoid areas with water current. For additional information contact the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276

There has been moderate fishing activity on lakes in George Wyth State Park, but most fish have been small.

Bluegill - Fair:

Black Crappie - Slow:

Source: Iowa DNR

Interior river conditions continue to drop and remain favorable providing great angling opportunities. With fall right around the corner fishing should vastly improve. Reports on the interior rivers is that walleye and smallmouth bass fishing has been good. For further information contact the N.E. District Office @ 563-927-3276.

Largemouth Bass - Fair: Try casting and retrieving spinnerbaits or crankbaits for some good largemouth action.

There have been reports of anglers catching largemouth bass on George Wyth Lake.

Source: Iowa DNR

Interior rivers may likely bump up with the recent rainfall events. Conditions remain favorable and are providing great angling opportunities. With fall right around the corner fishing should vastly improve. Reports on the interior rivers is that walleye and smallmouth bass fishing has been good. Black Hawk County Lakes have been providing catches of largemouth bass also. For further information contact the N.E. District Office @ 563-927-3276.

There have been reports of anglers catching largemouth bass on George Wyth Lake.

Largemouth Bass - Fair: Try casting and retrieving spinnerbaits or crankbaits for some good largemouth action.

Source: Iowa DNR