Iowa Fishing Report 8-4-2011 Part 2

Basshawk

Iowa Fishing Report Officer
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Jun 16, 2010
Location
North Liberty, Iowa
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Swan Lake NorthwestAquatic vegetation has come in at many of the lakes in the area. Boaters and anglers should inspect their boats, trailers, and live wells to avoid spreading nuisance species to other water bodies. For more information on lakes and rivers in this area contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.08/04 08:21Swan Lake NorthwestVery few anglers have been out fishing Swan Lake.08/04 08:30West Okoboji Lake NorthwestThe 600 foot no wake zone is no longer in effect. Area rivers are continuing to drop with the dry weather and catfish fishing is picking up!08/03 08:04West Okoboji Lake NorthwestBluegill - Good: For the best action fish docks and weed lines associated with deep water verticle jigging with a small piece of night crawler or small crawdad.08/03 08:04West Okoboji Lake NorthwestLargemouth Bass - Good: Fishing is good along deep weed lines associated with inside turns using traditional baits.08/03 08:04West Okoboji Lake NorthwestNorthern Pike - Good: Pike have been reported using the same tactics as fishing for largemouth bass08/03 08:04West Okoboji Lake NorthwestYellow Perch - Fair: Some yellow perch are being picked up while fishing for bluegill08/03 08:08West Okoboji Lake NorthwestSmallmouth Bass - Good: Smallmouth bass are being picked up using crankbaits along the weedlines08/03 08:08Yellow Smoke Park Lake NorthwestAquatic vegetation has come in at many of the lakes in the area. Boaters and anglers should inspect their boats, trailers, and live wells to avoid spreading nuisance species to other water bodies. For more information on lakes and rivers in this area contact Ben Wallace or Don Herrig at the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638.08/04 08:21Yellow Smoke Park Lake NorthwestYellow Smoke has the invasive plant brittle naiad. Be sure to clean boat and trailer before you leave lake to avoid spreading this species to other water bodies. Water clarity is excellent.08/04 08:21Yellow Smoke Park Lake NorthwestBluegill - Fair: Anglers have been picking up a few big bluegill around the submerged trees in 8 to 10 FOW. Use a small piece of night crawler for bait.08/04 08:21Yellow Smoke Park Lake NorthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: A few channel catfish are being caught around the lake on night crawlers.08/04 08:21Coralville Reservoir SoutheastFor more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.08/04 08:19Coralville Reservoir SoutheastChannel Catfish - Fair: Try crawlers or cut bait in areas with some flow.08/04 08:19Coralville Reservoir SoutheastThe current lake elevation on August 4 is at normal summer pool of 683.3'.08/04 08:19Lake Belva Deer SoutheastFor more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at (319) 694-243008/04 08:15Lake Belva Deer SoutheastBluegill - Fair: The bluegills have for the most part moved out to deeper water. look for them to eb around the trees in the old creek channel.08/04 08:15Lake Belva Deer SoutheastChannel Catfish - Good: Catfishing remained good during the evening hours. Chicken liver and cutbait are good things to try.08/04 08:15Lake Belva Deer SoutheastThe water temperature with all the heat is up to the low 80's. The thermocline is at 6 to 8 feet deep.08/04 08:15Lake Macbride SoutheastFor more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.08/04 08:19Lake Macbride SoutheastThe 10 hp maximum motor restriction is in effect. The invasive plant Brittle Naiad is found here, so make sure to inspect and clean your boat/trailer when leaving the lake.08/04 08:19Lake Macbride SoutheastLargemouth Bass - Good: Try a variety of lures around shallow rock or wood. Some fish have been caught on deeper rock/points using crankbaits. Early and late in the day are best.08/04 08:19Lake Odessa SoutheastFor more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at (319) 694-243008/04 08:15Lake Odessa SoutheastBluegill - Fair: With a little work and knowledge of the lake anglers are catching some big bluegills. Work the deeper water of the sand run and yankee chute areas.08/04 08:15Lake Odessa SoutheastThe Toolesboro road remains open. All the ramps are now open and cleared off for anglers to use to put their boats in. The water level will continue to fall as there is still some water up in the trees. The river ramp is also open again after a brief closure due to water coming down the River from Dubuque.08/04 08:15Lake Odessa SoutheastCrappie - Fair: There are some slab crappies being caught along the trees dropped into deeper water. Also try down in Burris ditch near the outlet.08/04 08:15Lake of the Hills SoutheastFor more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at (319) 694-243008/04 08:15Lake of the Hills SoutheastBluegill - Good: Once you find the right depth (they're out deep) and the habitat, you can do well.08/04 08:15Lake of the Hills SoutheastChannel Catfish - Good: Catfish in the 2 to 4 pound range are common. Liver and various stinkbaits are working the best.08/04 08:15Lake of the Hills SoutheastLargemouth Bass - Good: Fish the early mornings or late evenings around the stumpfield and sunken logs using topwater lures.08/04 08:15Lake of the Hills SoutheastLook for the fishing to be best just ahead of a storm front.08/04 08:15Mississippi River Pool 16 SoutheastPools 16-19: River level throughout the pools has been falling steadily over the past week. Main channel water temperature is around 85 degrees and water clarity is poor. Fishing has been slow the past week due to the recent high water conditions. Remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat before going to another water body. For more fishing information on Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. 08/04 08:51Mississippi River Pool 16 SoutheastTailwater stage at Lock and Dam 15 is 11.19 feet and falling. Fishing has been slow the past week due to the recent high water conditions. 08/04 08:53Mississippi River Pool 16 SoutheastBluegill - Fair: Some bluegills are being caught in Sunset Marina on waxworms. 08/04 08:54Mississippi River Pool 16 SoutheastChannel Catfish - Fair: Some channel catfish are being caught on stinkbaits fished around snag piles along the main channel or in side channels. 08/04 09:08Mississippi River Pool 17 SoutheastPools 16-19: River level throughout the pools has been falling steadily over the past week. Main channel water temperature is around 85 degrees and water clarity is poor. Fishing has been slow the past week due to the recent high water conditions. Remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat before going to another water body. For more fishing information on Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. 08/04 08:51Mississippi River Pool 17 SoutheastTailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 is 10.29 feet and falling. 08/04 08:59Mississippi River Pool 17 SoutheastChannel Catfish - Good: Channel catfish are being caught on stinkbaits and shad guts. Try fishing above snag piles along the main channel and side channels. 08/04 09:00Mississippi River Pool 18 SoutheastPools 16-19: River level throughout the pools has been falling steadily over the past week. Main channel water temperature is around 85 degrees and water clarity is poor. Fishing has been slow the past week due to the recent high water conditions. Remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat before going to another water body. For more fishing information on Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. 08/04 08:51Mississippi River Pool 18 SoutheastTailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 is 11.60 feet and falling. The Toolesboro access is open. 08/04 09:02Mississippi River Pool 18 SoutheastChannel Catfish - Good: Channel catfish are being caught on stinkbaits and shad guts. Try fishing above snag piles along the main channel and side channels. 08/04 09:03Mississippi River Pool 19 SoutheastPools 16-19: River level throughout the pools has been falling steadily over the past week. Main channel water temperature is around 85 degrees and water clarity is poor. Fishing has been slow the past week due to the recent high water conditions. Remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat before going to another water body. For more fishing information on Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. 08/04 08:51Mississippi River Pool 19 SoutheastTailwater stage at Lock and Dam 18 is 7.92 feet and falling. Fishing has been slow due to the recent high water conditions. 08/04 09:04Pleasant Creek Lake SoutheastFor more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.08/04 08:19Pleasant Creek Lake SoutheastChannel Catfish - Slow: Try fishing along the dam or other rocky areas with stinkbait, liver, or crawlers.08/04 08:19Pleasant Creek Lake SoutheastLargemouth Bass - Fair: Try crankbaits, soft plastics, or crawlers. 08/04 08:19Pleasant Creek Lake SoutheastRemember, there is an 18" minimum on largemouth bass here. The invasive plant Brittle Naiad is found here, so make sure to inspect and clean your boat/trailer when leaving the lake.08/04 08:19Pleasant Creek Lake SoutheastWalleye - Good: Most fish have been small but they are being caught on live bait rigs and crankbaits. Target depths around 15'.08/04 08:19Pleasant Creek Lake SoutheastWhite Bass - Good: Try jigs, spinners, small spoons, or small crankbaits. Many fish have been small, but nice sized fish are available.08/04 08:19Railroad Lake SoutheastFor more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at (319) 694-243008/04 08:15Railroad Lake SoutheastBluegill - Good: Fish the north side around the stumps and logs or in the tree falls or by the recycling containers and you should catch some bluegills.08/04 08:15Railroad Lake SoutheastChannel Catfish - Excellent: Fishing along the old creek channel with liver or stinkbaits should get you some nice eating size catfish.08/04 08:15Railroad Lake SoutheastLargemouth Bass - Good: Work the flooded timber and along the riprap late in the day or early in the morning.08/04 08:25Skunk River (Coppock to Mississippi River) SoutheastFor more information on the above lakes call the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at (319) 694-243008/04 08:15Skunk River (Coppock to Mississippi River) SoutheastChannel Catfish - Good: Catfishing has been good. Try a few freshly caught grass frogs as bait.08/04 08:15Skunk River (Coppock to Mississippi River) SoutheastThe river continues to drop. Water temperatures during the day are up around 86 degrees. The river is getting low enough now that boating is getting a little harder.08/04 08:15Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake SouthwestWiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Good: Wipers are chasing shad and can be seen breaking the surface. Anglers are having fun casting into this action. The wipers are currently around 17 inches and it is recommended to turn most fish back. This will allow for some exciting fishing for large wipers in the near future! 08/04 07:46Beaver Lake SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Beaver Lake SouthwestBluegill - Good: Large bluegill are being caught fishing crawlers near any of the flooded trees.08/04 07:46Big Creek Lake SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Big Creek Lake SouthwestBluegill - Good: Bluegill are being caught drifting pieces of nightcrawler over the roadbeds and brushpiles that are in 15 foot of water or less.08/04 07:46Big Creek Lake SouthwestCrappie - Fair: Drifting small twister tail or tube jigs mid-lake and over any of the roadbeds is producing a few crappie.08/04 07:46Big Creek Lake SouthwestWalleye - Fair: Walleyes are being caught on the upper third of the lake by drifting or jigging nightcrawlers, or casting and trolling crankbaits. Do not fish water deeper than 15 feet. Many fish being caught are sublegal, but fish over 15 inches are coming in. Check legal size fish for yellow tags near the tail. If one is caught follow the instructions on the signs at the boat ramps.08/04 07:46Big Creek Lake SouthwestWhite Bass - Good: White bass are providing some action, especially late in the afternoon and evenings. Mid lake has been best, look for them on the wind blown side of the lake. They can often be seen breaking the surface. Cast jigs or shallow running crankbaits.08/04 07:46Cold Springs District Farm Ponds SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Cold Springs District Farm Ponds SouthwestBluegill - Fair: Fish for bluegills around deeper structure and outside edges of vegetation. 08/04 09:17Cold Springs District Farm Ponds SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Channel catfish can be caught using a variety of prepared baits in the summer. Fish in 3-6 feet of water. 08/04 09:17Cold Springs District Farm Ponds SouthwestLargemouth Bass - Fair: Largemouth bass are aggressive now and can be caught casting around structure and along the shoreline. Early morning and late evenings are the best times to target largemouth.08/04 09:17Cold Springs District Farm Ponds SouthwestThere are numerous farm ponds in southern Iowa that can provide a quality fishing trip. Remember to always get permission to fish private farm ponds. Aquatic vegetation is starting to come on. Small boats or bass buggies will aid in fishing small ponds this time of year.08/04 09:17Cold Springs Lake SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Cold Springs Lake SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Channel catfish are being caught in less that 6 feet of water using cut bait. Fish average 2.5 pounds.08/04 09:17Cold Springs Lake SouthwestCold Springs has 1 concrete boat ramp. Water temperature is 86 degrees. 08/04 09:17Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) SouthwestChannel Catfish - Good: Good numbers of 4 to 8 pound catfish are being caught on cutbait.08/04 07:46Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) SouthwestWhite Bass - Fair: The white bass bite is fair below the Red Rock spillway casting jigs or drifting minnows under a bobber.08/04 07:46Des Moines River (Stratford to Saylorville Lake) SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Des Moines River (Stratford to Saylorville Lake) SouthwestChannel Catfish - Excellent: Channel catfish are being caught in good numbers on cutbait and stinkbait. Stinkbait is currently outfishing cutbait.08/04 07:46Des Moines River (Stratford to Saylorville Lake) SouthwestWalleye - Fair: Anglers trolling or casting shallow diving crankbaits in the river below Saylorville are catching some nice walleye. This method is also catching white bass, wipers, and smallmouth bass.08/04 07:46Green Valley Lake SouthwestWater temperatures above 85. Water levels are normal and could be down slightly. Most lakes have established thermo-clines ranging from 15 feet to as shallow as 5 feet. Water clarity is normal for mid-summer 08/04 10:43Green Valley Lake SouthwestThe lake has been lowered to allow the sediment removal project to continue. The lake is easily accessible through the main concrete. 08/04 10:43Greenfield Lake SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Greenfield Lake SouthwestBluegill - Slow: 7-8 inch bluegill can be caught drifting small jigs. 08/04 09:17Greenfield Lake SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Channel catfish are being caught around jetties using shrimp. Fish average 2 pounds.08/04 09:17Greenfield Lake SouthwestGreenfield has one concrete boat ramp. Water clarity is good.08/04 09:17Greenfield Lake SouthwestLargemouth Bass - Fair: Many 12 to 15 inch largemouth are being caught casting around jetties and weed edges. 08/04 09:17Hickory Grove Lake SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Hickory Grove Lake SouthwestBluegill - Excellent: Bluegill fishing has been excellent! They are being caught drifting small pieces of crawler or still fishing over the pallet piles near the island and off the south shoreline across from the island. The bluegill are good size with some going over 9 inches.08/04 07:46Hickory Grove Lake SouthwestCrappie - Fair: Crappie are being caught drifting throughout the lake. Use small tube jigs, jigs with small spinners, or live minnows.08/04 07:46Lake Ahquabi SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Lake Ahquabi SouthwestBluegill - Good: Decent bluegill and large redear sunfish are being caught with crawlers fished in any open pockets of vegetation.08/04 07:46Lake Anita SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Lake Anita SouthwestBluegill - Slow: Bluegills up to 9 inches are being caught drifting and around brush piles.08/04 09:17Lake Anita SouthwestCrappie - Slow: The crappies being caught are around brush piles and underwater reefs. Late afternoon is the best bite. Fish average 9 inches.08/04 09:17Lake Anita SouthwestLake Anita has two concrete ramps. Water temperatures have reached 80 degrees. 08/04 09:17Lake Anita SouthwestLargemouth Bass - Fair: Largemouth bass are being caught along the road beds and in brush piles. Bass are all sizes up to 20 inchs. 08/04 09:17Lake Icaria SouthwestWater temperatures above 85. Water levels are normal and could be down slightly. Most lakes have established thermo-clines ranging from 15 feet to as shallow as 5 feet. Water clarity is normal for mid-summer 08/04 10:43Lake Icaria SouthwestThe water level is near normal. Water clarity is near 24 to 36 inches at the dam.08/04 10:43Lake Icaria SouthwestChannel Catfish - Good: A lot of channel catfish are being caught from the shoreline areas and the mounds crawlers or liver.08/04 10:43Lake Manawa SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17
Lake Manawa SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Channel catfish are being caught on the west and south side of the lake using shrimp or Sonny's dip bait. Fish up to 6 pounds have been reported.08/04 09:17Lake Manawa SouthwestManawa is full and has a slight algal bloom. Water temperature are in the mid 80's.08/04 09:17Lake of Three Fires SouthwestWater temperatures above 85. Water levels are normal and could be down slightly. Most lakes have established thermo-clines ranging from 15 feet to as shallow as 5 feet. Water clarity is normal for mid-summer 08/04 10:43Lake of Three Fires SouthwestThe water level is near normal and the clarity is good.08/04 10:43Nodaway Lake SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Nodaway Lake SouthwestBluegill - Slow: Bluegill are being caught around brush piles with nightcrawlers. 08/04 09:17Nodaway Lake SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Catfish are being caught along the north shoreline and the dam with dip bait.08/04 09:17Nodaway Lake SouthwestCrappie - Slow: Crappies can be caught trolling jigs around brush piles in 10-12ft of water. Fish average 9 inches with a few 11 inch fish being caught. Evenings seem to be best. 08/04 09:17Nodaway Lake SouthwestNodaway has one small boat ramp. Water temperature is in the mid 80's and the lake has a slight alge bloom.08/04 09:17Orient Lake SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Orient Lake SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Catfish are being caught on shrimp. Fish average 14 - 18 inches. 08/04 09:17Orient Lake SouthwestOrient Lake has one concrete boat ramp. Water temperatures are in the mid 80's. 08/04 09:17Red Rock Reservoir SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Red Rock Reservoir SouthwestWhite Bass - Fair: Continued hot temperatures should increase white bass activity. Look for schools of shad busting the surface. Trolling lipless crankbaits to find fish is the preferred method. Try multiple colors to find their preference. Good starting colors are chrome or a blue/chrome combo. Teeter Creek and west of the mile long bridge are usually good areas. 08/04 07:46Saylorville Reservoir SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46Saylorville Reservoir SouthwestWhite Bass - Excellent: Hot weather and good shad numbers are creating some good white bass fishing right now. Good action is being found all over the lake, just look for shad schools breaking the surface. Cast spoons and lipless crankbaits.08/04 07:46South Skunk River (Story City to Cambridge) SouthwestThe best bites right now are white bass on the reservoirs and channel catfish in the rivers. Crappie are being caught suspended by drifting in deeper water. Bluegill are being caught fishing near brushpiles, pallets, and the edges of vegetation in lakes that have it. Don't fish too deep, most lakes now have thermoclines between 6 to 10 foot. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd or Andy Otting at 515-432-2823.08/04 07:46South Skunk River (Story City to Cambridge) SouthwestSmallmouth Bass - Good: Anglers wade fishing are catching decent numbers of smallmouth between Story City and Ames using inline spinners or small crawfish colored crankbaits.08/04 07:46Three Mile Lake SouthwestWater temperatures above 85. Water levels are normal and could be down slightly. Most lakes have established thermo-clines ranging from 15 feet to as shallow as 5 feet. Water clarity is normal for mid-summer 08/04 10:43Three Mile Lake SouthwestThe water level is normal and water clarity is good.08/04 10:43Twelve Mile Creek Lake SouthwestWater temperatures above 85. Water levels are normal and could be down slightly. Most lakes have established thermo-clines ranging from 15 feet to as shallow as 5 feet. Water clarity is normal for mid-summer 08/04 10:43Twelve Mile Creek Lake SouthwestThe water level is normal. Free floating algae is starting to develop 08/04 10:43Twelve Mile Creek Lake SouthwestBullhead - Good: Several giant bullheads can be caught using crawlers or liver from most areas of the lake.08/04 10:43Viking Lake SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Viking Lake SouthwestLargemouth Bass - Fair: Anglers are catching largemouth bass in the sunken cedar trees using plastic baits. Casting spinnerbaits along weed edges has also produced fish up to 20 inches. 08/04 09:17Viking Lake SouthwestViking Lake has 4 feet of water clarity. The lake has 3 concrete boat ramps. 08/04 09:17Viking Lake SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Catfishing has been fair in the evenings around the jetties using liver.08/04 09:17Willow Lake SouthwestCatfishing has been good early morning or late afternoon in many areas. Bluegills and crappies are around deep structure as water temperatures are in the mid 80's. For more information on fishing call the S.W. District Office at (712) 769-2587.08/04 09:17Willow Lake SouthwestBluegill - Fair: The best bluegill bite is early in the morning using nightcrawlers under a bobber. Fish average 8 inches.08/04 09:17Willow Lake SouthwestChannel Catfish - Fair: Channel catfish can be caught along the campground shoreline and around jetties using blood bait or liver. 08/04 09:17Willow Lake SouthwestLargemouth Bass - Slow: Largemouth are being caught using powerbait worms around sunken trees. Most fish are 12 to 14 inches.08/04 09:17Willow Lake SouthwestWillow has one concrete boat ramp and excellent water clarity.08/04 09:17