Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. Lake Rathbun is a go-to spot for quality walleye, catfish and white bass angling. Water temperatures have warmed quickly over the last week and are now around 60 degrees in most area lakes. Boat ramp courtesy docks are in at all ramps. In Pool 20, river stage at Lock and Dam 19 is 4.51 feet. Hybrid striped bass abundance continues to increase and fish approaching 9 lbs were sampled in 2020. White Crappie Fair: Some crappies are starting to be caught in Sunset Marina. Flood stage is 10 feet. If you plan on keeping fish please only keep two fish per child. Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Lake level is 3.3 inches above crest. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Storm Lake (incl Little Storm Lake) Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Subscribe and save by Joining Sportsman's Warehouse newsletter. Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. Mississippi River Pool 19 Daily Fishing Log For April 10, 2023. Clarity is excellent. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. Odessa is a 2,000-acre maze of flooded backwaters adjacent to the Fish slower until the water temperature increases. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. Be mindful of turkey hunting seasons. WebStriped Bass Saltwater world record: 81 lbs 14 oz State Record: 9.25 lbs Hybrid Striper (Wiper) World record: 27 lbs 5 oz State Record: 19.63 lbs Click the images and links above Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. White bass numbers are down from the previous survey. WalleyeFair: Walleye are spawning. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout will be stocked Saturday, April 15 at noon. Winds east-northeast at 6 miles an hour water surface temperature 50 in The Shallows 45 near the green can caught lake trout and bass water. Trout streams are in excellent condition;stocking seasonkicked off on April 3rd. Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. Water levelis near 13.4 feet at Guttenberg and is predicted to rise to over 15 feet over the next week. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) The Corps campgrounds are still closed. He had an uncharacteristic tournament at Lake Seminole that threw a lot of guys off as well, but look for Lester to rebound at in South Carolina. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a dead chub, dips or stink baits fished near bottom near current breaks. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. Fish are more active as water temperatures rise to near 50 degrees. How is the fishery doing there these days? Originally Published: April 11, 2023 4:38 p.m. Flood stage is 10 feet. Check Iowa fishing reports for current striper information. Fishing has been temperamental the past few weeks with some poor days sprinkled in with good catches. LakeAnita Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait along the shorelines. Brook Trout Fair: Try matching insect hatches using a flyrod or casting small flashy spinners with a spincast rod. Information / Records Requests Sauger No Report: Conditions have been good this spring. Landlocked stripers then populate the lakes. Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high river conditions. Whether youre looking to fish from a quiet bank or a boat, this spot is too good to pass up! All walleyes less than 15 inches and between 20-27 inches must be immediately released. Most anglers are using a jig and minnow rig. Mississippi River Pool 11 WebTournament anglers reported very good weigh-ins during 2020, and similar success should continue during 2021. Crappie fishing in the backwaters has been slow. Freshly stocked fish are waiting to take your bait. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Ingham Lake Lake Wapello Three Mile Lake Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Try small jigs, spinners, scented baits or live bait. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Minnewashta Lake Mason City Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, May 15th RainbowTrout Good: Trout were stocked recently. Report by Steve Wilson Bassfactory Instructional Fishing Trips. You cannot paste images directly. The walleye season is closed. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Fort Gibson Lake 8568 State Highway 251 - A Fort Gibson, OK 74434-9619 Northeast Oklahoma has long been noted for its outstanding fishing. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Rainbow Trout Good: Still some trout left from the spring release a couple of weeks ago. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Flood stage is 15 feet. Water clarity is stained. West Okoboji Lake The dock is in at the main boat ramp. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. Adjust the retrieval speed of your lure until you find what the trout are interested in. And for the ultimate thrill try large topwater baits if you see any surface feeding action. Water temperature is near 49 degrees. Sand Lake While still growing to size, its a good place to take kids fishing. We do ask for spots or details like that, rather how the lake fishes. The lake is ice-free. Yellow Perch Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. The Corps campgrounds are still closed. Fishermen will find a variety of fish The courtesy docks are in at the Island, McIntosh and Ventura boat ramps. Joseph Srouji . Northern Pike Good: Tip-ups are working well. Walleye Fair: Use jigs fished along the dam in the evenings to catch all size of walleyes. Many game species (walleye, sauger, yellow perch and pike) are starting to spawn. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Water temperatures are in the low 40s, but will warm up fast this week with the warmer weather. Try small jigs in these areas. This pond will be covered in vegetation in a month or so; now is the time to fish it. Largemouth Bass No Report: Target rip-rapped shorelines fishing slowly with jigs and plastics. White bass and hybrid striped bass fishing is tough to beat - perfect The inlet bridge area has also been productive. LakeAnita For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. Wade, or cast from a boat or shore to catch the The lake will be held 10 to 12 feet down from normal pool until the lake restoration is complete in the winter of 2012- 2013. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. The lake is fully stocked with bass, redears, bluegills, crappies, and catfish. Drift a jig tipped with a nightcrawler along flats in the main basin or near points for perch. Water clarity is stained. WebThe sauger in the lake appear to be growing well and should provide a good fishing opportunity. The docks are in. Lake Sugema By more The entrance to Southfork marina is closed for the season. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. Iowa DNR Customer Service Try a slow retrieved crankbait or jig bounced off the underwater rocks. Bluegill Northern Pike Fair. Be mindful of turkey hunting seasons. Lake Murray is a herring lake located in the heart of South Carolina, and with the warm spring wer having, this one should set up to be an absolute slugfest. The water temperature is 54 degrees. For more information, contact the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. The crappies are also abundant. North Twin Lake Water temperature is near 55 degrees. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); January 15, 2013 in Central Bass Fishing. Rathbun Lake Bass Fishing Reports (Read 4697 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Heres a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. Fishing has been slow due to high water conditions. Weeds and wood provide the cover for largemouth and white bass. The Toolsboro ramp is closed due to high water. Northern Pike No Report: Early springnorthern pike action usually kicks off in places like OLearys Lake. Hampton-Dumont-CAL Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, May 8th var container = document.getElementById(slotId); The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. EUFAULA, Okla. The first day of competition at the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals event on Lake Eufaula was a good one, with 102 pros catching limits, Andrew Nordbye putting a 7-pound, 3-ounce largemouth on the scales for Berkley Big Bass, and 14 pounds going down to 56 th place. Try fishing in the afternoon to dusk for best luck. The docks are in. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers. Lake Miami Largemouth Bass Fair: A few anglers are picking up bass along the shoreline in the evening. Try fishing with minnows under a bobber. var ins = document.createElement('ins'); Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Lost IslandLake No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Lake Hendricks Since that time stocking of striped bass has been discontinued. WebA popular put-and-take fishery, Baum Lake is one of Northern California's most well stocked lakes. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. Water temperatures are in the mid-50s. Fishing for crappie is very popular on Rathbun Lake. Clear Lake Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Channel Catfish No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Twelve Mile Creek Lake Walleye Excellent: Anglers are having success fishing from the jetties and wader fishing along the east shore after sunset. Tailwater stage is 13.78 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities and is rising. Largemouth Bass Fair: A few bass are being caught by anglers looking for trout now that the water is warming up. Walleye Slow: Walleye are spawning. Humboldt Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:00 PM GHV Video Stream, Friday, May 12th Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. You can fish from shore or boat for large walleye, bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, and hybrid stripers. Black Crappie Fair. Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. WilsonLake . Largemouth Bass No Report: Try jigs or plastics in areas with structure. Using this web site acknowledges your agreement to the. Water levelis near 13.4 feet at Guttenberg and is predicted to rise to over 15 feet over the next week. WebEUFAULA, Okla. Weighing the biggest bag of the tournament on Championship Sunday 22 pounds, 9 ounces Kelly Jordon vaulted from fourth to the win in Epic Baits Stop 3 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches on Lake Eufaula. Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. Create a FREE Membership Upgrade to PRO. Black Crappie Good: Try minnows fished along cedar tree brush piles to catch crappies of all sizes. Yellow Bass Fair: Most fish are 5- to 7-inches. The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. WALLEYE Walleye abundance remains low, although anglers have reported improved catches the last few years. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Lake Wapello No fishing report. Choppy conditions due to winds. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The current lake level is 904.81 msl; recreation pool is There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. Courtesy docks are in. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a dead chub, dips or stink baits fished near bottom near current breaks. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. Things like deep rock, lily pads or shallow bays is close enough. Rathbun Lake in south-central Iowa is a great fishing destination with more than 150 miles of shore, 11,000 acres of water, and a plentiful supply of fish. Trout streams are in excellent condition;stocking seasonkicked off on April 3rd. Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s. Yellow Perch No Report: Smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. Rathbun may be one of Iowas top lakes for crappies in 2005, but Lake Odessa may earn the title of the best lake for crappies once all the fish are filleted at the end of the season. As a South Carolina native that went to school at the University of South Carolina, just 45 minutes away from takeoff, Walters has spent a considerable amount of time on Lake Murray. Mississippi River Pool 14 Privacy Statement. Clarity was marginal. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Try cut bait for channel catfish. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Lake level is 2.5 inches above crest. Rainbow Trout Excellent: Use small spinnerbaits, hair jigs or hooks tipped with imitation eggs floating past structure. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. The gates are out of the water at the Lock and Dam. All docks are in at the Big Creek boat ramps. At the upper end, work the flooded stumps by the foot bridge. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Fair. Docks are in at main ramp. The best time to fish for crappie is in the spring, when they become shore bound due to spawning. Courtesy docks are in. Main channel water clarity has been fair to poor. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut baiton the bottom near the rocky shorelines. Contact Information by County, You can zoom in on the map for bathymetric information for some lakes. Courtesy docks are in. Catch rate for white bass was 28 per hour compared to 67 per hour in 2020. Try cut bait for channel catfish. Use small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. For more information, call the Mount Ayr Fisheries office at 641-464-3108. At the DNR ramp, water is up on the parking lot making it difficult to launch. Walleye Good: Try a jig tipped with a plastic tail bounced off the bottom. Iowa's natural resources plates include the state bird and flower, pheasant, eagle, buck and a Brook trout. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s in most lakes. Black Crappie Fair: Try fishing over brush in 5-15 feet of water. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels so make sure to properly drain, clean and dry equipment before transporting to another waterbody. Largemouth Bass Fair: A few anglers are picking up bass along the shoreline in the evening. Prairie Rose Lake Display as a link instead, Black Crappie Fair: Target backwater areas, especially around brush. Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. Clarity was marginal. Largemouth Bass Fair: Bass have turned a little timid. Flooding EffectsNortheast Iowa COMET STREAM. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s in most lakes. Try small in line spinners, spoons 1/8 ounce or smaller, twister tail jigs or live bait under a float. The walleye season is closed. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers. Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station Web1. Other species include catfish, bluegill, sunfish and musky. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. Pit toilets are available; the modern bathroom and fish cleaning station wont be available until May. All Rights Reserved. Rain showers are forecast throughout the weekend. Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. Sauger No Report: Small walleye and small sauger are being reported with an occasional keeper reported. Things you should know about tournament fishing from Rathbun Lake, near Centerville, Iowa. Sorting will be required for larger fish. KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. Pleasant Creek Lake Main channel water clarity has been fair to poor. Northern Pike Good: Tip-ups are working well. The river is rising. Adjust the retrieval speed of your lure until you find what the trout are interested in. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Contact at Bassfactory52@gmail.com. The water level is rising to 13 feet at Lock and Dam 11 and near 15 feet at the RR bridge. Bluegill No Report: As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill to start to move closer to shore. The fish cleaning station should be open later in the month. For information on central Iowa lakes and rivers contact Ben Dodd at 641-891-3795 or Andy Otting at 515-204-5885. 5. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails near shore in the current breaks. Black Crappie Good. We are working on a more detailed write up as we dont have local experience here. Rainbow Trout Good: Try spinners or trout bait. The walleye season is closed. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Don't miss out! Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. var ffid = 1; WASHINGTONLake Darling keeps improving after lake renovations. Green Valley Lake At Fort Gibson Lake, Twelve Mile Creek Lake Fair. Lake Belva Deer has excellent bluegill and bass populations and a growing catfish and crappie population. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The largemouth bass here are found in average numbers and nice sizes. Many ramps are under water. The lake is about 20 percent ice covered in the protected bays and coves, but that ice is not thick enough to support anglers. Brushy Creek Lake Water temperature is in the 50s. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Do not wear red, white, or blue clothing at this time. ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. Diamond Lake has a good variety of fish. Bite picked up with warmer weather, but will slow with the upcoming temperature drop. Areas around Bridgeview are productive this time of year. Lake Manawa is a good lake to catch channel catfish in early spring. The lake is ice-free. Create a FREE Membership Upgrade to PRO. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Tailwater stage is forecast to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. Black Crappie Slow: A few fish are being caught on jigs tipped with waxies in 4-6 feet of water off the jetties. Tailwater stage is forecast to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. Channel Catfish No Report: Ice-out catfish are usually caught on the wind-blown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Walleye will spawn over the next coming weeks. WebRathbun Lake Information Center. Receive the newest fishing hot spots, adventures and tips directly to your inbox. Mississippi River Pool 15 This series of videos is focused on taking things back to how we started long ago, from very HUMBLE beginnings. A few other walleyes and several catfish were caught. Water temperature is in the upper 50s. Shorthead redhorse Good: Redhorse will soon start to bite and will run up rivers like the Wapsipinicon. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Hes another angler that understands how herring bass act. Triumph Park West We appreciate your consideration to help others who might be new to the lake come prepared. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. The lake is ice-free. North Twin Lake Area streams are in good condition. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Spinner or crankbaits work well. Walleye No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. Sauger Good: Try vertical jigging with a minnow in the Lock and Dam tailwaters and from shore. Iowa Falls-Alden Girls Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, April 24th Lake Geode Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Sauger No Report: Conditions have been good this spring. Prairie Park Fishery Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to catch some bass as the water warms. Rathbun Lake in south-central Iowa is a great fishing destination with more than 150 miles of shore, 11,000 acres of water, and a plentiful supply of fish. Wapsipinicon River (Tripoli to Troy Mills) You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. June 2021 - 124,759 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.42), 09/27/2019 - 828 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (7.5), 07/01/2019 - 1,669 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (2), 06/19/2019 - 92,733 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.6), fall 2018 - 3,431 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (9.4), 07/03/2018 - 29,343 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.81), 06/29/2018 - 107,616 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.68), 06/15/2018 - 25,350 Channel Catfish (1.4), 6/30/2017 - 26,852 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (2"), 6/28/2017 - 14,573 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (2"), 6/20/2017 - 48,288 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.7"), 10/9/2017 - 180 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (6.13"), 6/29/16 - 43,866 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (Fingerling), 6/22/2016 - 79,663 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.5"), 6/20/16 - 76,043 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (Fingerling), 06/29/2015 - 20,911 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (2"), 06/23/2015 - 185,495 Largemouth Bass (1,050/lb), 06/18/2015 - 102,747 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.6"), annual 2014 - 245,528 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (2"), 09/25/2013 - 7,500 Largemouth Bass (4.0"), 08/08/2013 - 30,695 Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) (1.6"), Daily Bag Limit: combined black and white crappie, 25 fish, Daily Bag Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 15 fish, Possession Limit: combined: channel, blue and flathead catfish, 30 fish, Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish, Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish, Daily Bag Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 5 fish, Possession Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 10 fish. Brushy Creek Lake Black Crappie Good. Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. Read This Before Posting! Discovery Park Pond This was effective January 1st. Rainbow Trout Good: Still some trout left from the spring release a couple of weeks ago. The dock is in at main boat ramp. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun effective January 1st. Learn the basics for catching striped bass. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Channel Catfish No Report: Try shad sides or cut bait on windy shorelines. Learn More, 04/06/2023 The inl Cedar River (above Nashua) Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. The bite is picking up, but fish are scattered with high water. Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to catch some bass as the water warms. Bluegill Fair: Znglers using bait and bobber are catching some bluegills while fishing for trout. White Bass - Fair: Troll or cast shad imitating spoons, crankbaits and plastics. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. The road to Sny Magill ramp is under water and closed. Water temperatures have warmed quickly over the last week and are now around 60 degrees in most area lakes. Yellow Perch No Report: Lots of smaller yellow perch are in the system; this is a good indicator for yellow perch fishing this upcoming year. Mississippi River Pool 18 Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa. A large portion of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Largemouth Bass Fair: Catchlargemouth bass up to 20 inches with finesse plastics fished along rocky shoreline areas. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Lost Grove Lake Expect to see consistent weights in the high-teens to low-20s be the ticket to a victory. Experience Iowa's natural beauty and all the fun our state parks offer. The water level is near 12 feet at Fulton, 14.5 feet at Camanche, and 8.8 feet at LeClaire. The dock is in at main boat ramp. The state record was caught from Lake Rathbun in 1983. Try jigs and twister tails or in-line spinners. West Okoboji Lake EUFAULA, Okla. It was a make it or break it day for the anglers on Lake Eufaula for Day 2 of Epic Baits Stop 3 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches on The boat dock and kayak launch are available. The ramps at Big Timber and Kilpeck are closed due to high water. Docks are in at main ramp. Dam removal has started at Central City. The water level is 13 feet andrising at Rock Island. Ice conditions are ok in some areas; access can be hard to find. 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