Ice in the east basin may have thinner areas. Most Mount Ayr district lakes have variable ice conditions ranging from 6-12 inches of ice. Best times to fish are morning and dusk. Caution: there are still many seams throughout the lakes area as well as a few holes that have developed or iced over on Spirit. Ice thickness is around 16" with two major open holes caused by geese and the lake aeration unit. Crappie bite is best in shallow backwaters fishing just below the ice surface. Ice thickness is 13 inches in front of the Ice House Point boat ramp. Use a bigger bait to catch keeper size fish. Fish close to the cedar tree piles in the lake. The Bellevue City ramp finally iced in due to the recent cold snap. There has been reports of 10 inches of ice in Sunset Marina. Apr 5th, 2019 by Keith Worrall 1819. The winter doldrums have hit for ice fishing and most anglers only report poor to fair catch rates. Minnows best for crappies. Plan your Iowa fishing trip, view fishing reports and hotspots, and get a fishing license online. Approximately 10 inches of ice at the boat ramp. The water level at Rock Island is receding at 6.9 feet. There have been good reports of anglers catching crappie on Alice Wyth Lake located in George Wyth State Park. Anglers are able to cross Johnson Slough at Sny Magill ramp. Find brush piles. Many streams maintain excellent populations of Brown Trout and stocked catchable size Rainbow Trout. Avoid these areas; use caution and check ice thickness often as you move around. See the Fish Local page on the Iowa DNR website to locate public ponds where ice fishing is allowed. Ice thickness is 13 inches in front of the Ice House Point boat ramp. Make your online reservation for state park cabins, camping sites, shelters and lodges. 2/2/21 @ 9:07 AM. Activity picking up. Just off the bottom around the big cedar trees and rock piles. Lake Darling. Use care when parking along road if a parking area isn't plowed. The Bellevue City ramp finally iced in due to the recent cold snap. Start by trying within 100ft from shore. Sauger - Slow: Vertical jigging with jigs in tailwaters of lock and dam has been effective. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Fish the edge of the dredge cut with a jig and small minnow. Please use extreme caution as there have also been reports of thin ice on areas of the lake with the recent warmer weather. Division of Fish & Wildlife staff collect reports as time permits. For further information contact your area bait and tackle shops. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Source: Iowa DNR. Water temperature in the main channel is near freezing and water level is stable throughout the district. Many flow through wildlife management areas. Walleye slot length limits now apply on the entire Mississippi River. Most angling activity has been near the Ice House Point boat ramp and near the Gunshot Hill shoreline. Anglers have been catching a few panfish on Plainfield Lake, catching fewer but fish of quality size being caught. Ice thickness is around eight inches or more over most of lake. Yellow Perch - Fair: Fish the SW portion of the lake in the areas between Provost Point, Denison Beach, and Ice House Point. The January Fishing Report with the Iowa DNR Jan 14, 2021. Bluegill - Slow: A few gills caught while targeting crappie. Reports show the best bite is in the afternoon. A good amount of fishing pressure has been seen recently. Only those water bodies with a current report are included. With heavy snow and bitter cold temperatures, there has been very little fishing activity. Vertical jigging with jigs in tailwaters of lock and dam has been effective. Bite has been hit or miss. Ice conditions are around 16.5 inches. Heavy snow cover has made access to ice fishing difficult. Sorting is needed with some fish up to 8". The Iowa DNR buys conservation easements along some streams from willing landowners to provide public trout fishing on privately-owned land. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ fishing report for the week of Jan. 14, 2021 for southwest Iowa: Lake Anita, Cass County, one mile south of Anita: Lake Anita is holding a large number of geese keeping a portion of the lake open. Use small pieces of bait and lures. Minnow, worm, midge, and caddis flies work well this time of year. Anglers have been catching larger Yellow Perch but with low frequency. Look for perch hanging above vegetation from 4 to 12 feet of water with jig and a minnow. Streams are very clear with about 6-8 inches of snow in places but could change by weekend. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Heavy snow cover has made access to ice fishing difficult. Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 18 above Burlington is 3.30 feet. Trout are biting on a variety of baits. Use small pieces of bait and lures. Fish a small jig in the open areas near the rushes. This sturdy, 8-1/2 x 11" fishing map guide book features lake maps and fishing information for over 200 of Iowa's best public fishing lakes and rivers. The walleye season is open. Sorting is needed. Check out the January Fishing Report with the Iowa DNR: About The Sports Fanatics with Chris Williams and Ross Peterson. Lansing water level is 8.1 feet. Lots of bass are being caught by anglers using tip ups and minnows. Open water and unsafe ice. Lynxville water level week is at 14.9 feet. 6-8 inches not counting the compacted frozen snow/slush on top of it. Some sorting for quality sized fish. There have been good reports of anglers catching crappie on Alice Wyth Lake located in George Wyth State Park. October 29, 2020 Iowa DNR Fishing Report – October 29th. Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. fish a couple feet off the bottom over the deeper brush piles and rock piles. Recently ice conditions across the lake have been around 17 or more inches. Ice thickness varies so use caution if venturing out and test thickness often. The upper end of the pontoon arm and the south arm has 9 inches of ice. About five inches of good stuff with a couple inches of refrozen slush and snow on top of that. Search by lake or zone. Iowa DNR Fishing Report – November 5th. About five of the clear and a couple inches of white refrozen slush on top of that. Modified Apr 5th, 2019 at 11:45 AM. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Lansing water level is 8.1 feet. Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston is 6.85 feet. Use jigging spoons with a minnow near the dredge cuts in the west end. District Office at 563-927-3276. Northern Pike - Good: Anglers are catching some quality northern pike on tip-up rigs. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The extended forecast calls temperatures well below freezing. Beware of thinner ice from a pressure ridge in the middle of the lake that starts near the fishing jetty just south of the east boat ramp. Lake has about 8-10 inches of ice capped with 4 inches of snow. Some bluegills are being caught in Big Timber through the ice on ice jigs and waxworms. A few crappie are being caught off brush piles using jigs tipped with waxworms. Most activity is occurring on the north end of the marsh as anglers cross the reservoir for access. Try dead sticking a minnow while you fish with another rod. Fish around tree piles in the upper end of the lake to find 10 inch black crappie. Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities is 6.96 feet. The agency also has advice for anglers hoping to find their lunch at the nearest pond or stream. * Try a new fishing spot — if your regular fishing location is popular and busy, try out a new one that is not so crowded. Large area of open water on the south end that was a waterfowl roosting area. Fish around brush in coves. Chance of snow Thursday thru Saturday and subzero temperatures through the weekend may slow outdoor activities and impact area roads. Most Pool 13 ice fishing is taking place near the Sabula area backwaters. Fish pool edges and heads using flies imitating prey drifting down. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult but they must limit their catch to one daily limit (5 trout). The bite gets better after 4 pm. Bluegill - Fair: The winter doldrums have hit for ice fishing and most anglers only report poor to fair catch rates. Try using jigging spoons fished in flooded timber or rockpiles for Walleye of all sizes. Special Events are events hosted by clubs, organizations, or the general public on state-managed lands or waters. Bluegill - Fair: Use a waxworm on a small jig fished in 3-6 feet of water. It's time to review the Wisconsin Fishing Report 2020 - a detailed newspaper of fishing in Wisconsin waters and fishing forecasts for the coming year. Due to extreme cold very little ice fishing was noted this week. Check the weekly DNR fishing report to find out what’s biting where, depths and areas of the lakes that are best and hot baits. Produced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Early morning and evening bite has been better for panfish with some sorting required. The ice is variable in thickness so use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615. After Monday’s (Dec. 21) warm weather and strong wind, there is lots of open water for the geese to enjoy. District Office at 563-927-3276. Water level at Guttenberg is 5.9 feet. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Like 0. Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. Find brush piles. Lost Grove Lake. Yellows are biting on a variety of baits. The Crappie bite has also been ok recently. Ice anglers have been catching panfish at Mud Lake and Zollicoffers. All valid fishing reports will be entered for a chance to win the Croix Custom Ice Rod. Finally have some decent ice on most of the lake. The water level is expected to hold steady this week. This data is available via a downloadable GPX file. Use caution as a side by side went through the ice the last week of December. Ice thickness in district lakes and ponds is between 9-14 inches with the occasional seam or thin ice in the main basins. Try using jigs tipped with a waxworm fished near deep cedar tree brushpiles for Bluegill up to 8.5 inches. Tailwater stage had risen close to 2.5 feet since last week. Yellow Perch - Slow: Look for perch hanging above vegetation from 4 to 12 feet of water with jig and a minnow. Ice conditions vary from 7 to 9 inches. Black Crappie - Fair: Minnows work best for crappie. Ice anglers are catching bluegill in shallow backwaters using jigs tipped with mousies. Ice near the big island is more variable. Use minnows and waxworms in 10-20 feet of water. Due to extreme cold very little ice fishing was noted this week. Brown Trout - Good: Use tackle imitating forage fish and fish the edge of a weed bed or large rock. Use waxworms or live minnows on a small jig. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. Look for fish in 12-15ft. Viking has 6 inches of ice. Most fish are 6-10" with some 11- 12 inches. Bluegill - Fair: Use a waxworm or spike on a small jig under a bobber. Check depths often. Recent temperatures have created safer ice conditions, allowing the use of some full sized vehicles, but people should still use caution and check conditions before driving out. For information on Central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. Some nice pike were reported earlier this ice fishing season by anglers using minnows on tip ups. Continues to be best later in the afternoon into the night. Try using jigs tipped with a waxworm fished in the flooded timber or rockpiles for Bluegill up to 8.5 inches. Perch are biting on small jigs tipped with waxworms. Ice thickness on most area lakes is most likely safe with recent arctic weather pattern but with the accumulating snow on the ice use extreme caution. Different areas of the lake froze over at different times so use caution. Fish the SW portion of the lake in the areas between Provost Point, Denison Beach, and Ice House Point. Walleye - Slow: The bite has slowed. Backwaters have 6-10 inches ice. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. Use caution near the dam and campground area that will have thin ice these areas recently froze over after waterfowl left. Catch trout fishing jigging spoons or panfish jigs tipped with waxworms. 2021 licenses available now. Some reports of largemouth biting on tip-ups baited with minnows in backwaters. KWAT Outdoors. Customer Service: 515-725-8200 | Iowa DNR Headquarters Wallace State Office Building | 502 East 9th Street, 4th Floor | Des Moines, IA 50319-0034, Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), Declaratory Orders and Rulemaking Petitions, State Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan. Ice conditions vary starting around 17 inches. With the recent cold weather waterfowl have moved off of many of the lakes freezing over large areas that were recently open water. REPORT ABUSE. Some recent areas of open water along larger flooded trees. Our weekly fishing report is broken down by counties or regions – Northwest, Northeast, Mississippi River, Southeast and Southwest. The lake also has a small population of large black crappies. Iowa Fishing Report, April 8, 2020 (2020) Iowa Fishing Report, April 8, 2020. Target areas with submerged structure. Bite has been hit or miss. Ice anglers are catching bluegill in shallow backwaters using jigs tipped with mousies. Ice depths vary on area rivers especially areas with current. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa. NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Boat ramp courtesy dock has been removed for the season. Use care when walking to your favorite ice fishing hole. Ice conditions are around 11 inches with an open hole on the north end caused by geese. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. Ice remains in good condition. Ice at Littlefield is variable ranging from 6 to 10 inches. Use caution and avoid the creek area. September 2020 Fishing Report - Shane Akin joins us to talk about musky fishing on the Iowa Great Lakes; plus local fishing information, river fishing tips and stocking channel catfish in community fishing ponds and lakes across Iowa, October 2020 Fishing Report - Dr. Scott Bonar, professor of natural resources at the University of Arizona, joins us to discuss how climate change is affecting fish and their habitats across the United States and the world; plus fall fish stockings and hot spots for fall fishing, November 2020 Fishing Report -  Robbie Weber, former ISU grad student, joins us to talk about musky and walleye at Big Creek and Brushy Creek; plus community trout stockings and fall river fishing, December 2020 Fishing Report - Keith Meals, Mississippi fisheries biologist, joins us to talk about crappie managment and fishing in the big four flood control reservoirs; plus getting ready for ice fishing, January 2019 Fishing Report - Jeff Kopaska reports on his fishing trip to Clear Lake, Scott Grummer joins to talk ice fishing opportunities in north central Iowa, February 2019 Fishing Report - Ice fishing opportunities across Iowa, April 2019 Fishing Report - big fish/internet legends from Davenport, how to best handle the fish you are keeping to eat, May 2019 Fishing Report - River monsters (lake sturgeon) below Red Rock, walleyes at Big Creek and Brushy Creek, June 2019 Fishing Report - Free fishing weekend, fish stories from 100 year olds, fish local information, DNR fishing atlas, July 2019 Fishing Report - Pond fishing info, urban fishing opportunities, August 2019 Fishing Report - Summer family fishing trips, how to fish the thermocline, September 2019 Fishing Report - Upcoming Professional Musky Tournament Trail event at Okoboji, with Corey Montgomery, October 2019 Fishing Report - National Musky Tournament and Taneycomo Trout, November 2019 Fishing Report - Pheasant opener, fall sampling at Big Creek and Brushy Creek (big muskies and walleyes), trout stocking and more, December 2019 Fishing Report - Ben Schneider joins us to talk about hunting for reindeer on a remote Alaskan island, January 2018 Fishing Report - Ice fishing safety, ice fishing tips, February 2018 Fishing Report - Lots of ice fishing, Lake Miami by Albia, Littlefield Lake, DNR Fishing atlas, new ponds in Altoona, Fishermen’s Swap Meet, March 2018 Fishing Report - Community fishing atlas, getting ready for open water, April 2018 Fishing Report - Local fishing in Des Moines, trout stocking, May 2018 Fishing Report - Post-sampling information about Big Creek and Brushy Creek, big muskies, community fishing program, Fort Des Moines pond, walleye opener at Okoboji, June 2018 Fishing Report - Free Fishing Weekend, fishing at Prairie Rose and Big Creek, more great spots to fish, July 2018 Fishing Report - What to do with all the high water, how do we fish these conditions, August 2018 Fishing Report - Mick Klemesrud talks about the August Roadside Survey, pheasant hunting, fishing downtown Des Moines, statewide hot spots, fishing for hot weather bluegills, September 2018 Fishing Report - Why there are slot limits, grass carp stocking and fishing, October 2018 Fishing Report - Trout stocking in Iowa, hunting seasons with Mick Klemesrud, November 2018 Fishing Report - Ice fishing outlook for the Iowa Great Lakes with Mike Hawkins, December 2018 Fishing Report - "50 fish" goals from Scott Gritters, November 2017 Fishing Report- How to catch fish when the water cools down, Big Creek and Brushy Creek report, prep for winter ice fishing, December 2017 Fishing Report - Ice fishing information, fishing Christmas gifts. Iowa DNR maintains a catalog of habitat structures installed in Iowa lakes, as well as other important features. Electronics are very helpful in locating suspended crappie. Black Crappie - Good: Crappie bite is best in shallow backwaters fishing just below the ice surface. As of February 10 Central Iowa ponds and lakes had 9 to 12 inches of ice. The water levels at the Fulton Lock and Dam is holding steady and currently at 5.5 feet, Camanche is at 9.7 feet and Leclaire is at 4.6 feet. Tailwater fishing is still accessible by both boat ramps in Guttenberg. If you decide to venture out on the ice, use caution and drill test holes often. Look for suspended fish along the dredge cuts. Ice anglers have been catching panfish at Mud Lake and Zollicoffers. A valid fishing report is a posting that reports your activity and success on a specific Iowa body of water. There is open water in Town Bay from the winter aeration system. Many flow through wildlife management areas. Approximately 4-11 inches of ice at the main boat ramp and north ramp. Black Crappie - Fair: Nice size crappie found in deeper holes out of current. Drill test holes often and use caution. Warm weather and strong winds took away a lot of the ice. Not many anglers have been fishing. Clarity excellent with 15 ft. visibility. Ice conditions in Browns Lake were reported as marginal in a few locations a few weeks ago but may have improved. For information on the lakes and rivers in north central Iowa, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517. Also, out from the campground in 12 feet of water has been good. Ice in the east basin may have thinner areas. Check depths often. "Most Iowa lakes are full of bluegills, which are the easiest and most-often caught during winter," said Joe Larsheid, chief of fisheries for the Iowa DNR. Try using jigs tipped with a waxworm fished along deep cedar tree brushpiles for Bluegill of all sizes. The child can purchase a trout fee which will allow them to keep their own limit. Fish rock near dropoffs or deeper water. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. The lake has 8 inches of ice. All area Manchester trout streams are in excellent condition and hold vast populations of brown trout. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas that may have current. Many smaller fish are being caught in the 4-6 inch range. Approximately 8-12 inches of ice at the main boat ramp and Paul Vonn boat ramp. Asking a question or responding to a question does not constitute a fishing report. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas that may have current. Use the fishing atlas to help find one of the cedar tree piles in the lake for best success. Pike are biting on tip-ups baited with a minnow or shiners in shallow backwater lakes. Iowa Great Lakes are fully iced up with conditions ranging from 17-20 inches. Look for tree piles in 12 to 16 feet of water for best success. Bluegill are being caught off of deeper cedar tree brushpiles throughout the lake. Tailwater stage rose close to 2 feet last week but is forecasted to fall slowly. The lake has 4-8" of ice under the snow and caution should still be used. Ice conditions vary across lake, with averages around 17 inches or more. Bluegills will be around the tree piles and average 8 inches. We have not received any ice fishing reports for this pool this week. The walleye bite recently has been tough. Electronics are very helpful in locating suspended crappie. Bluegills up to 8.5 inches are being caught off of brush piles using jigs tipped with waxworms. Although still not seeing many anglers out in the area that froze over last. 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. Welcome to the official Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Facebook page!. Ice fishing activity is concentrated in the Rock Creek and Cattail Slough backwaters. Seems to be a little more consistent than the crappie bite for more hours of the day. Clarity excellent with 15 ft. visibility. Information / Records Requests Ice conditions can be variable in Big Timber so check ice conditions often as you move. water. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. Walleye - Slow: Use live bait for success. Use small jigs and waxworms. Weekly Iowa DNR Fishing Report January 14, 2021 - 3:38 pm - Posted in Sports Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. Ice thickness is 11 inches off the boat ramp. Spring branch Creek is a favorite amongst anglers for quality and trophy sized brown trout. The Toolsboro road is ice and snow covered. The water level at Rock Island is receding at 6.9 feet. Please be cautious when angling in this lake. Lakes in and around the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area are producing catches of both bluegill and crappie but has only mediocre. Minnows best for crappies. Move around to find fish. Anglers are catching some quality northern pike on tip-up rigs. Minnow, worm, midge, and caddis flies work well this time of year. If you have angling questions please call the Bellevue Fisheries Station at 563-880-8781. Use wax worms and small live minnows. Combined walleye/sauger daily limit 6. There may be thinner areas from a pressure seam extending from Casino Point to the northeast. Ice thickness is around eight inches or more over most of lake. Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. The geese still have an area open in the pontoon arm. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Ice depths on area Lakes are greater than 10 inches with 8 plus inches of snow. Contact Information by County, How to read our weekly Iowa fishing report. Water temperature is around 33 degrees clarity is good. Northern Pike - Fair: Fish using tip-up devices or rigs under the ice using a live shiner or chub for some great pike action. NORTHWEST Black Hawk Lake Water temperatures have dropped to the mid-40’s. For more information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. All walleyes less than 15 inches long and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. Also east of the beach to the jetty has been good if you can find a cedar tree pile. Most fish are <7". Sorting is needed with some fish up to 8". Anglers are using wax worms and tungsten jigs. Bluegill - Fair: Ice anglers are catching bluegill in shallow backwaters using jigs tipped with mousies. Bays and coves should have the thickest ice. Anglers are catching panfish on Martens Lake. Concentrate effort along rock reefs or brush piles. Fish average 8.5 inches. Use caution when going on ice. Fishing reports may include information on stream or river flows (and if it is rising or dropping), ice conditions, depths that fish are biting (watch for trends if this changes), or safety issues like if the water suddenly becomes shallow in spots. Most anglers are fishing south of the concession and west of the dam. Water temperature is around 33 degrees and the water clarity is good. Please be cautious when angling in this lake. MOON PHASE (72%) Waning Gibbous. Northern Pike - Slow: Pike are biting on tip-ups baited with a minnow or shiners in shallow backwater lakes. Lake has 8-10 inches of ice and about 6 inches of snow. Subzero temp is building ice but avoid ice in areas with current. Early morning or late afternoon down about 14 to 16 feet in the flooded timber. Use live bait for success. 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Try a small hook with a piece of nightcrawler or corn fished under a bobber, tube jigs or a small spinner. Caution the lake aerator is currently running on the north east side near the nature center. fishing hunting outdoors south dakota. Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. Ice conditions are variable so use caution if venturing out. There has been some sorting on size but some keeper size bluegills are being caught. Anglers are also catching a few pike on tip-up rigs. Search for fishing reports by a specific fish, condition, or water body (lake, river, ect). Fish 8-10" reported. Water level at Guttenberg is 5.9 feet. Best times to fish are morning and dusk. Early morning and late afternoon bite has been best. Use jigs tipped with waxworm fished along deep cedar tree brushpiles for Bluegill up to 8.5 inches. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. Fishing Report SystemThis system allows you to view the current full fishing report, updated in real time! Use small brightly colored jig tipped with a waxworm or spike under a bobber in 10 ft. water. A few gills caught while targeting crappie. Rainbow Trout - Good: Get tackle in front of fish and imitate prey movements. Use caution and avoid the creek area. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice in areas having current. Use caution as the thickness of the ice varies. Fish over rock piles or brush piles in 10-20'. They are often joined by other DNR staff and guest speakers. Fish deeper brush and rock with minnows. Use caution when going on ice. A few anglers report good success in the south arm around the road bed. Lake Anita is holding a large number of geese keeping a portion of the lake open. Brook Trout - Good: Fish pool edges and heads using flies imitating prey drifting down. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Source: Iowa … The best bite is a half hour before sunset. Anglers have been catching a few panfish on Plainfield Lake, catching fewer but fish of quality size being caught. May have to move to find fish near the dredge cuts. Anglers should use caution on snow covered ice and areas having current. The main channel has frozen up. Ice is covered with snow. Try fishing a dead stick with a minnow on one rod and jigging an ice jig tipped with a waxworm or spike.
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