North Iowa Fishing Report

Clear Lake
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches on most of the little lake and 4-6 inches on the main lake. Both aeration systems are running, so avoid those areas. Yellow Bass—Fair: Use wax worms and spikes fished near the bottom in 10-12 feet of water. Yellow Perch—Slow: A few smaller perch are being caught. Walleye—Fair: Walleyes are hitting jigs tipped with bait. Most are less than 14 inches, but a few keepers are being caught.

Lake Cornelia
Ice thickness is 5-6 inches. Fishing has been slow.

Lake Smith
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches. Bluegills are biting on wax worms. The aeration system is running so avoid that area. Bluegill—Fair.

Rice Lake
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches. The aeration system is running, so avoid that area. Walleye—Fair: Use jigging spoons tipped with a minnow head. Yellow Perch—Fair: Try small jigs tipped with live bait.

Silver Lake (Worth)
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches. The aeration system is running, so avoid that area. Bluegill—Fair: Use small jigs tipped with spikes. Yellow Perch—Fair: Try small jigging spoons and jigs tipped with bait.

For information in the north central area, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at 641-357-3517.