AJ Taylor4 hours agoLast Updated: April 29, 2021
Weekend weather will give local anglers the opportunity to hit the area waterways. While water temperatures are in the low 50’s making for fair fishing activity, those water temperatures may rise as high air temperatures may hit the mid 80’s on Saturday while it will be in the 70’s on Sunday.
This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. You can check the activity of your favorite lake or stretch of river within each district, including which species are being caught, a rating of the bite (slow, fair, good or excellent), as well as a hot bait or lure pattern.
WINTER IN IOWA
By Jane Whitmore - | Jan 27, 2021
WINTER IN IOWA A new layer of snow and cold temperatures came into the region over the weekend. Activity on Five Island Lake showed up on Sunday as fishing huts showed up on the South Bay. Fishermen kept out of the wind inside as they dipped their lines into the frigid water and hoped for a bite. Lakes in the area report yellow perch and walleye being caught. The Iowa DNR Weekly Fishing Report does not include Five Island Lake. However, fishing at Lost Island Lake reports catching yellow perch as “good” and walleye as “fair”. The report notes that the aeration system is currently running on the northeast side of Lost Island Lake near the Nature Center. Ingham Lake aerator is also operational, plus geese are keeping an area of the lake open, so fishermen need to be cautious. Fishing at Ingham Lake: yellow perch, “fair”. The annual Yellow Bass Bash was cancelled this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Plans are underway