Arrowhead Lake
Ice thickness is 9 inches near the boat ramp. Areas in the middle of the lake may be thinner. Use caution and check ice thickness often as you move around.
Black Hawk Lake
The aeration system in Town Bay is operating. Expect thin ice and open water in Town Bay. Ice thickness is 10 inches off of Ice House Point boat ramp. This is the best ice on the lake - other areas in the middle are much thinner. There are open areas in the main part of the lake, use caution. There is open water fishing at the fish house in Town Bay - area underneath the structure is kept ice free. Black Crappie - Fair: Use a waxworm, small minnow, or jigs. Most luck has been around the fish house in Town Bay and near Ice House Point. Walleye - Fair: Fish can be picked up around Ice House Point boat ramp, near the Gunshot hill area, and in the inlet bridge bay area. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are picking up some perch with minnows and waxworms. Most are having luck between Denison Beach and Gunshot Hill area.
Black Hawk Pits
Ice thickness is 9 inches near the boat ramp.
Brushy Creek Lake
Anglers have been out on the north end. Foot traffic only. Conditions are changing with the warmer weather this week. Expect open areas and weak ice around protruding trees and other structure that absorb heat from the sun. Other areas of the lake are thinner or have pockets of open water. Use caution if venturing out; check ice thickness often as you move around (ice conditions on this lake are variable). Black Crappie - Fair: Pick up crappie by the north boat ramp. Sorting is needed. Bluegill - Fair.
Moorland Pond
Rainbow trout were stocked last week. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but together, they can only keep one daily limit. Children can pay the trout fee, allowing them to keep their own daily limit.
Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake)
Ice thickness is 10-12 inches. Conditions are variable, with the usual thin areas/open water around the big island and ice seams. Conditions are changing with the warm weather this week. Use caution; check ice thickness often as you make your way out. Walleye - Slow: Some fish are being picked up along the dredge cuts. Yellow Bass - Fair. Yellow Perch - Fair. Most perch being caught are small.
Ice conditions are changing with the warm temperatures this week. Most lakes have ice thickness between 8-10 inches; some lakes have pockets of open water and seams. Use caution if venturing out. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638.
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