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DNR Fishing Report

Brushy Creek Lake

Bluegill – Fair: Fish areas 10-20 feet deep with drop-offs and submerged structure. Walleye – Slow: Walleye fishing has been slow lately but several have been picked up in about 25 feet of water. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are picking up crappie in 12-20 feet of water and also near structure located in 35 feet of water. Most are having luck using a minnow and spoon. Yellow Perch – Fair: Perch have been picked up while fishing for crappie near submerged structure. Minnow and spoon have been productive.

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake)Boaters should use caution around the dredge barge, booster pump barge, and pipeline. Walleye regulations for Storm Lake are three fish per day, all fish between 17 and 22 inches must be released and only one over 22 inches may be kept. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are having success trolling crankbaits in the dredge cuts and also in the shallower areas near east shore. Channel Catfish – Fair: Anglers are catching catfish using dip baits, cut bait, and chicken liver. White Bass – Fair: White bass are being caught on shad, crawlers, and crankbaits.

Swan Lake

Swan Lake experienced a substantial fish kill in August. The fish kill was likely caused by a large diurnal swing in dissolved oxygen levels that dropped to lethal levels during the night or early morning. A netting survey conducted 9-9-15 showed that a notable population of catchable-sized bluegills, crappies, and bullheads has persisted.

Black Hawk Lake

Lake level is 8 inches above crest. Bluegill – Fair: A few have been picked up around the rock piles and also in Town Bay. Walleye – Fair: 14-19 inch walleye have been picked up in the east end of the lake, in Town Bay, and along the shoreline near Ice House Point. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Anglers are catching largemouth bass using spinners, twister tails, crawlers, or minnows and jigs. There is a 15 inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass.

Little Sioux River (Linn Grove to Correctionville)

As of Thursday, discharge around Linn Grove is 189 cfs (58th percentile) and around Correctionville is 796 cfs (80th percentile).

North Raccoon River (above State Highway 175 bridge near Auburn)

As of Thursday, discharge around Sac City is 434 cfs (82nd percentile).

Des Moines River (Humboldt to Stratford)

As of Thursday, discharge in the Fort Dodge area is 1180 cfs (71st percentile) and 1410 cfs (66th percentile) in the Stratford area.

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