Largemouth Bass - Fair: Fish windblown areas, rocky areas or weedlines. Most fish are in 3-8' of water.
The curlyleaf pondweed is getting taller now, so weedline fishing will be effective. Water temps are around 60 degrees.
Bluegill - Fair: Most fish are still offshore on outside weedlines.
Black Crappie - Fair: Look for fish suspended over 14-20', and on warmer days look shallower.
Source: Iowa DNR
The curlyleaf pondweed is getting taller now, so weedline fishing will be effective. Water temps are in the mid 50's.
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Fish windblown areas, rocky areas or weedlines. Most fish are in 3-8' of water.
Bluegill - Fair: Most fish are still offshore on outside weedlines.
Black Crappie - Fair: Look for fish suspended over 14-20', and on warmer days look shallower.
Source: Iowa DNR
The lake is reported as having 6-10" of ice with little snow cover.
Bluegill - Good:
Black Crappie - Fair:
Some lakes are getting weak spots where there had previously been excess snow. Check conditions frequently as you go. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.
Black Crappie - Fair:
Bluegill - Good:
The lake is reported as having 6-10" of ice with little snow cover.
Source: Iowa DNR
Bluegill - Fair: Worms under bobbers near the shoreline has been working. Some bigger fish are out deeper.
Black Crappie - Fair: Look for suspended fish over deeper water. Minnows have been best.
Channel Catfish - Good: Fish evenings for best results. Stinkbait and worms are working.
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Squarebill crankbaits and plastics have been producing.
Source: Iowa DNR
Black Crappie - Fair: Look for suspended fish over deeper water. Minnows have been best.
Bluegill - Fair: Worms under bobbers near the shoreline has been working. Some bigger fish are out deeper.
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Squarebill crankbaits and plastics have been producing.
Channel Catfish - Good: Fish evenings for best results. Stinkbait and worms are working.
Source: Iowa DNR
