Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 431501 times)

SHANTYTOWN · « **Reply #1200 on:** Oct 24, 2011, 12:46 AM »

hmmm.... Very interesting

anderson_dc · « **Reply #1201 on:** Oct 24, 2011, 06:53 AM »

Should have tried a top water bait

SHANTYTOWN · « **Reply #1202 on:** Oct 25, 2011, 03:35 AM »

JUMP'N IN THE BOAT

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1203 on:** Oct 27, 2011, 10:40 PM »

I had small raps but none were floating I've never in my life seen anythingh like this it reminded me of fly fishing for crappie and gils in mid to late summer wish I would have had my fly rod

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1204 on:** Nov 03, 2011, 01:34 PM »

Are the docks still in? Seems a tad bit chilly to be out in the boat.

IAEYE · « **Reply #1205 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 07:36 AM »

Whats up Buster

Im sure all the docks are out.

Im going out sat. to bang a few eyes. Some buddys of mine have been getting a few large Walleyes after dark. 25-28" Maybe If I have a little luck I can get one!!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1206 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 08:05 AM »

Yep I'd imagine the pigs are strapping on the feedbag over there. They are in the river at least and the big ones are just getting ready to play. I might try and make it over to the pond one last time but its hard to pry yourself away from a limit of river eyes.

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1207 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 04:37 PM »

i havent hit the river yet but i hear its picking up ganna have to hit it this weekend and see if i cant get a limit and yes docs are out at clear lake most were out last weekend

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1208 on:** Nov 10, 2011, 02:22 PM »

Anyone make it out?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1209 on:** Nov 10, 2011, 10:36 PM »

maybe this weekend

slammin slabs · « **Reply #1210 on:** Dec 07, 2011, 09:19 PM »

was in mason city x mas shopping and on the way home saw a flip over out on the lake

Big Blue · « **Reply #1211 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 09:17 AM »

Any reports of fish being caught?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1212 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 10:24 AM »

There was some people out yesterday but no reports. I would guess that the Yellows can be caught they just need to be found first. I would start 6 -7 fow

cpyle1229 · « **Reply #1213 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 02:50 PM »

Just got the DNR weekly fish report apparently 2-5 inches on clear lake. If everything goes as planned tonight and tomorrow it is on this weekend for me at Clear Lake!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1214 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 05:19 PM »

Got onto a buncha smalleyes and some crappies over there last nite. 12fow
Might be getting the 4 wheeler out there this weekend.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1215 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 05:24 PM »

That was me

ice pig 121 · « **Reply #1216 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 08:44 PM »

Awesome, was it good looking ice. It may not be long before the big houses go out!

cpyle1229 · « **Reply #1217 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 10:14 PM »

Quote from: CrappieBuster on Dec 08, 2011, 05:19 PM

Got onto a buncha smalleyes and some crappies over there last nite. 12fow
Might be getting the 4 wheeler out there this weekend.

If you dont mind me askin what area of the lake where you and how was the ice.

Shrades · « **Reply #1218 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 10:27 PM »

Did you have any luck on clear Lake. I would like to try it this winter. Much closer then Spirit to me.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1219 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 08:35 AM »

Cigar eyes and some crappies. Gonna head back out later today.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1220 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 08:42 AM »

Was fishing on the little lake. Top inch was milky but the rest was good. I didnt measure it but there was more than enough for foot traffic im guessing it was around 5. Should have 6 at least now. Gonna bring the wheeler out this weekend I'm thinking. Stay safe out there guys.

Bruiser · « **Reply #1221 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 09:17 AM »

Sorry for such a noob question, but I've never fished CL before. I'm gonna be headed from Des Moines, where is the "Small Lake" at or where is the best place for the safest ice out there right now? I just want to make sure I'm driving to the right side of the lake.....or is the whole lake locked up right now with 5-6 inches?

anderson_dc · « **Reply #1222 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 09:27 AM »

Little lake is on the west side of Clear Lake. Take a look at a lake map before you fish there, they did a ton of dredging and there are some pretty crazy contours there.

I can't speak about the thickness of the rest of the lake as i haven't fished Clear this year.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1223 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 09:38 AM »

West end of lake by Ventura is the little lake. East end of lake im sure you will find 2-4 beings it froze over at a later date. Heres a link to the maps. 1 has the newly Dredged area. Theres no noob questions on ice shanty btw

http://www.iowadnr.gov/idnr/Fishing/WheretoFish/LakesPondsReservoirs/LakeDetails.aspx?lakeCode=CLE17

Bruiser · « **Reply #1224 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 09:44 AM »

So, is it the Ventura marsh that you are considering the little lake? Or just on the East side of that, across the highway. Map is a bit deceiving on whether or not that's all connected. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1225 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 09:45 AM »

Marsh is far west on the decieving map that is currently drained. Mcintosh woods state park is where the landing is located on the little lake. Find that your golden.

Bruiser · « **Reply #1226 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 10:16 AM »

Hey if anyone will be on CL on Saturday morning, let me know. I think a buddy and I will be headed up there for our first time this year....well, our first time ice fishing CL also. Will be there Early!

cpyle1229 · « **Reply #1227 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 11:04 AM »

Quote from: Bruiser on Dec 09, 2011, 10:16 AM

Hey if anyone will be on CL on Saturday morning, let me know. I think a buddy and I will be headed up there for our first time this year....well, our first time ice fishing CL also. Will be there Early!

will be leaving ames at about 0615 saturday morning pick up a buddy along the way and then we will be on the little lake hopefully around 815ish for the rest of the day.

Bruiser · « **Reply #1228 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 11:13 AM »

We are leaving Des Moines around 5, so should be up there around 7:30. We'll keep an eye out there for ya.

ToddK · « **Reply #1229 on:** Dec 09, 2011, 12:08 PM »

CrappieBuster, Thanks for the info. I am also am from the Des Moines area (Madison County) and will be heading up that way as well....I gotta scratch this itch, I can't take it! I don't want to take your hot spots or anything but do you suggest little lake over the main lake? Also where is a good place to get bait in Clear Lake?

Any info would be great.

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