Black Hawk River/Lake
Rating - Fair
Thursday, Jan 19 2023
Ice thickness is around 10 inches off of Ice House Point boat ramp. This is where most of the activity is taking place. The aerators in Town Bay are in operation so expect open water and thin ice in this vicinity. Anglers can also fish open water at the fish house in Town Bay; the area directly underneath the structure is kept open with a small water agitator. Black Crappie - Fair: the bigger fish are 10-12 inches. Use minnows and waxworms on a jig. Bluegill - Fair: Most fish are 6-8 inches. Walleye - Fair: Anglers are picking up a few walleye in the area off of Ice House Point and near Gunshot Hill. Yellow Perch - Fair.
Thursday, Jan 19 2023
GPS
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
Rating - Fair
Ice thickness is around 10 inches off of Ice House Point boat ramp. This is where most of the activity is taking place. The aerators in Town Bay are in operation so expect open water and thin ice in this vicinity. Anglers can also fish open water at the fish house in Town Bay; the area directly underneath the structure is kept open with a small water agitator. Black Crappie - Fair: the bigger fish are 10-12 inches. Use minnows and waxworms on a jig. Bluegill - Fair: Most fish are 6-8 inches. Walleye - Fair: Anglers are picking up a few walleye in the area off of Ice House Point and near Gunshot Hill. Yellow Perch - Fair.
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