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Black Hawk River/Lake


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Rating - Fair   

Friday, Mar 22 2024
Courtesy docks are in at Ice House Point boat ramp and the state campground boat ramp. Water temperature is around 40 degrees. Black Crappie - Fair: The bite has slowed with the cooler temps lately, but some have been picked up from the fish house in Town Bay and along Ice House Point shoreline. Bluegill - Slow. Walleye - Fair: Some have been picked up in Town Bay on twisters but has slowed with recent cooler temps. Yellow Perch - Fair: Some perch are being picked up in Town Bay on minnows and crawlers.

Friday, Mar 22 2024



GPS

GPS: 42.2967° N, 95.0156° W

Access Info

Amenities at Black Hawk Lake include: Boat Access Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Concessions Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Carry Down Boat Launch Accessible Shoreline Fish Cleaning Station

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Black Hawk River/Lake

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Fair

Courtesy docks are in at Ice House Point boat ramp and the state campground boat ramp. Water temperature is around 40 degrees. Black Crappie - Fair: The bite has slowed with the cooler temps lately, but some have been picked up from the fish house in Town Bay and along Ice House Point shoreline. Bluegill - Slow. Walleye - Fair: Some have been picked up in Town Bay on twisters but has slowed with recent cooler temps. Yellow Perch - Fair: Some perch are being picked up in Town Bay on minnows and crawlers.


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