Black Hawk River/Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
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
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GPS: 42.2967° N, 95.0156° WAccess 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 StationClick here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports.
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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