Ice Fishing Conditions on 1/11/21 at Central Park Lake

Central Park lake:

Lake is fully frozen over.  3.5- 8 inches ice overall with some areas of 10.5 inches of ice.

There is 2+ inches of snow/re-freeze on top of good ice in most areas.

4-6 ½ inch bluegill and Bass 10-13 inches being caught. All fish seem to be holding

to bottom. Reminder- only Bass 15 inches or larger may be kept.

West Pond:

4-8 inches of ice overall with 2+ inches of snow/refreeze on top of good ice

Bluegill and Bass being caught in multiple year classes. Again, fish seem to be holding to bottom.

Reminder- only Bass 15 inches or larger may be kept.

If your have not renewed your fishing license for 2021 season, now is the time to do it.

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Check the weekly DNR fishing report for ice conditions across Iowa.  The DNR recommends at a minimum, four inches of clear blue ice for fishing.

Iowa DNR Ice Fishing Information