Water clarity is good. West Hancock Basketball vs Belmond-Klemme JV GAMES 4:00 PM VARSITY 6:00 PM Airtime 6:15 PM Tipoff KHAM/WH Video Stream Ice thickness was 8-9 inches in front of the Ice House Point boat ramp. River stage is still above flood stage. Water level is steady throughout the district. Lake Anita Lake Wapello Jig and minnow is commonly used this time of year. Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. Fishing has been slow with the high water conditions. West Hancock Basketball vs Forest City JV GAMES 4:00 PM VARSITY 6:00 PM Airtime 6:15 PM Tipoff KHAM/WH Video Stream Other areas to try are small humps in the main basin or weed edges. Target perch, crappie, and bluegill. For fly-fishing, try a 9- to 11-ft rod, rated for a 6- to 8-weight line, with matching reel. The gates at the dam parking lot and down to backcast bay have been closed. Black Crappie - Fair: Minnows work best for crappie. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6. (Show Printer-friendly Version) YEAR: 1989 SEASON: Summer MONTH: July DATE: 07/04/89 STATE: Iowa COUNTY: Scott County LOCATION DETAILS: This was on a piece of private property that ran along the Wapsipinicon River,appx 600yards from a gravel road NEAREST TOWN: Eldridge NEAREST ROAD: Hwy 61 OBSERVED: My girlfriend and i were camping on the Wapsipinicon river … You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Rainbow Trout – Fair: Cast light weight in-line spinners, spoons, twister tail jigs or minnows under a float to keep above the aquatic vegetation. Tailwater stages had been falling but are forecast to stay steady through the weekend. Each month, Jeff Kopaska of the Iowa DNR and Ross Peterson from KXnO Sports Fanatics get together to talk about fishing opportunities, seasons and events in Iowa and around the Midwest. Use care when walking to your favorite ice fishing hole. Jig and plastics tipped with or without live bait has been very productive. Lost Grove Lake There will be morning snow on Saturday turning mostly cloudy for the rest of the day. Most bodies of water are only partially frozen and existing ice is unsafe. Walleye – Good: Cast and retrieve large running crankbaits for active fish. Bussey Lake bite has been fair. The water temperature is around 36 degrees. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches long must be released immediately. Keep lure 1 to 2 ft. off bottom. The river starts to widen and deepen downstream of Independence and jon boats become more common. Experience Iowa's natural beauty and all the fun our state parks offer. Bluegill – Good: Use small jigs tipped with waxworms. Clear Lake For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Water clarity is good. Water temperature is around 37 degrees. West Virginia Men’s Basketball at Iowa State University following Forest City Basketball KIOW, Wednesday, February 3rd Fish 8-10" reported. Walleye – Good: Try jigging spoons or a jig tipped with a minnow in tailwaters of Lock and Dams. Hawthorn Lake Wapsipinicon River (Jones): Anglers report catching catfish on stink bait and various prepared baits throughout the river. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Ice in the east basin is more variable and may have thinner areas. No motorized vehicles allowed on the ice. Look for more ice to start forming after today’s (12/10) warm weather ends. Black Crappie – Fair. Backwaters are starting to skim over with ice. Skim ice is forming in the mornings on smaller water bodies and around the shorelines. 'bgcolor', '#ffffff',
.stylestylefooter5 {font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: 16px; color: #FFFFFF; } Yellow Perch – Fair: Schools have started to move deeper off shore. Black Crappie – Good: Crappie are being taken in backwater areas in fallen wood structure. River stage is 8.97 feet at Burlington. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas that may have current as conditions can vary. Walleye - Slow: The bite has slowed. Largemouth Bass – Good: Use rubber worms or other slow-moving jigs. Mississippi River Pool 12 Access to the tailwater from area ramps is somewhat difficult however with ice reported at most ramp locations. 'menu', 'true',
There have been reports of anglers catching bluegill on South Prairie Lake. All area Manchester trout streams are in excellent condition and hold vast populations of brown trout. Rainbow Trout – Fair: Cast small in-line spinners, spoons, twister tail jigs or minnows under a float. Bluegill – Fair: Schools are deeper off shore. The current lake level is 904.07 msl. Water level at the Fulton Lock and Dam is holding steady at 5.6 feet, 9.8 feet at Camanche and 5 feet at LeClaire. 'movie', 'http://newscast.cbsradionewsfeed.com/RemotePlayer/CBSRemotePlayer_Medium',
Bluegill - Fair: Use small brightly colored jig tipped with a waxworm or spike under a bobber in 10 ft. water. Submit Online Inquiry
Area lakes are beginning to see ice on the shores and out from the banks. Lake has 8-10 inches of ice and about 6 inches of snow. The water temperature is 32 degrees. A dock is available at the main ramp, along with a new boat slip at the main ramp and Opie Ave ramp. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas that may have current as conditions can vary. Villegas’ P.E. Try the rock pile just off the shoreline from Gunshot Hill. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. Blue Pit Ice may be thinner near shoreline. Many boat ramps are closed due to the high water. Bluegill - Fair: Lots of small bluegills reported but fishing in general has been fair with most anglers using wax worms and tungsten jigs. Brown Trout - Good: Spring branch Creek is a favorite amongst anglers for quality and trophy sized brown trout. Wapsipinicon River (Troy Mills to Oxford Junction) Ice thickness is 2-3 inches on the Pinicon Ridge backwaters. Docks at the boat ramps have been removed. The Fatty List: Top Daily Fishing Reports broken down by nationwide, northeast, south, midwest, and northwest fishing regions The Fatty Map: Today's Top Fishing Streams on a Map Top Professional Contributors Fishing Report Feed - find current fishing reports and updates Fatty Photo Feed Water temperature is in the upper 30’s. We didn’t received any information about fishing on the Shell Rock River this week. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) – Fair: Try soft plastics in 15-25 feet of water. Bluegill - Fair: Lots of small bluegills reported but fishing in general has been fair with most anglers using wax worms and tungsten jigs. Lake Sugema Northern Pike - Good: Pike are biting on tip-ups baited with a minnow or shiners in shallow backwater lakes. 2A at Clear Lake top of the hour starting at 1,