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Black Hawk River/Lake


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Rating - Fair   

Friday, Jun 06 2025
Water levels are several inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperature are around 70 degrees. Water clarity is about 2 feet. Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers are catching crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and in the marina. Bluegill - Fair: Anglers are picking up some keeper-size bluegill (7-inches) near shore. Walleye - Fair: The bite has slowed. Throw a twister or soft plastic near shore during late evening or try fishing the rock piles. Yellow Perch -Slow.

Friday, Jun 06 2025



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

Water levels are several inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperature are around 70 degrees. Water clarity is about 2 feet. Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers are catching crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and in the marina. Bluegill - Fair: Anglers are picking up some keeper-size bluegill (7-inches) near shore. Walleye - Fair: The bite has slowed. Throw a twister or soft plastic near shore during late evening or try fishing the rock piles. Yellow Perch -Slow.


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