DNR Fishing Report - week ending March 8

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Big Hollow Lake Some skim ice in the mornings. Lake is open otherwise.

Lake Belva Deer The lake is ice free. Not much angler activity.

Lake Darling The lake has been ice free for the last week. On the cold mornings, there is a little ice around the edges in the bays. The boat docks are not in; be careful on the boat ramps, there is some ice on them from the waves coming in. Just a few anglers out, mostly to get the boats off the trailers.

Lake Geode Drained for renovation work scheduled for later this year.With the warmer weather, the bottom of the lake will thaw out and get soft again; use caution when walking around on the bottom of the lake.

Skunk River (Rose Hill to Coppock)
The river has been ice free since early last week. River level is running about 1/2 bank full. Have seen a couple of boats out on the river, but no reports on the fishing.

For more information onthe fishing at theabove lakes and rivers, contact the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at 319-694-2430.

Mississippi River Pool 19 Tailwater stage is6.12feet at Lock and Dam 18above Burlingtonandis falling.We have not received any tailwater fishing reports for walleyes and saugers.

River stages have been falling the past few days. Water clarity is poor. Tailwater fishing for walleye and saugers has been slow.If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Department of Natural Resources, DNR, fishing, lakes, Mississippi River, Pen City Current, southeast iowa

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