by Iowa DNR
November 19, 2009
Crawford Creek Impoundment
Angles have been catching a few medium sized bluegill and crappie.
Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake)
Walleye, catfish and white bass fishing have improved this week. Remember that Storm Lake has a 17 to 22-inch slot length limit. All walleye in that range must be immediately released. Channel Catfish - Good: Try using a minnow or chub below a slip bobber. White Bass - Good: Anglers are having good luck casting twisters; chartreuse has been a good color. Walleye - Good: They are still catching fish using a minnow or chub under a slip bobber and fishing in the marina, but anglers are also catching walleye fishing rocky points. People are also having good luck using twisters (chartreuse) and also floating crankbaits, like traditional Rapalas; black and silver has been a good color. Walleye seem to be really shallow.
North Twin Lake
Anglers have been catching a few walleye. Walleye - Slow: Successful anglers have fished from boats or off the docks that are still out.
Swan Lake
The water has cleared and anglers are catching medium sized crappie and bluegill. Crappie - Good: Anglers have been doing well fishing for 6 to 7-inch crappies.
Fishing seems to have picked up somewhat this week.
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