Black crappie will begin to move up into the pontoon arm of the lake as water temperatures warm. Water level at Guttenberg is 13.4 feet and predicted to rise over 15 feet over the next week. Copyright 2023 Otter Creek Golf Course All Rights Reserved. Try tube jigs, plastics or other small jigs. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The river is rising and the level at Lock and Dam 11 is near 13 and it is near 15 feet at the RR bridge. At the upper end work the flooded stumps up by the foot bridge. No reports of panfish on lakes yet as temperatures continue to warm. Wieting Theatre & Opera House Built 1912, reno- vated in 2011, weekend movie showings and live events. This article about the geography of Jackson County, Iowa is a stub. Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States, This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Otter_Creek,_Iowa&oldid=1029152231, Unincorporated communities in Jackson County, Iowa, Articles using NRISref without a reference number, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 June 2021, at 06:49. Under pertinent federal regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information or disability the Tama County Conservation Board strives to provide quality programs of environmental education and outdoor recreation for all persons. Fish a piece of cut bait on the bott from the wind-swept shore. Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. of Public Health for more information. Mississippi River Pool 12 - Last Updated: 04/09/2023. Snow Report; Flow Report . Try casting jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow for some success on walleye. Purchase theLINKS CARD and play golf seven days a week at a reduced rate! There will be some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Johnston. The City of Bellevue Boat ramp and Iowa DNR ramp are presently open for business. You can zoom the map in and out using the slider on the left hand side, and you can pan the map by clicking and dragging. Relief - Planning & The trout fee is required to fish for or possess trout. Iowa's natural resources plates include the state bird and flower, pheasant, eagle, buck and a Brook trout. Anglers continue to pick up a few bass that have been working the rocks along the north shore of the lake. Following a brief move this fall to the third Wednesday of the month, meetings of the Tama Co. Board of Conservation will resume taking place on the first Wednesday of the month beginning in December. Operating hours are 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m..The campgrounds at Otter Creek Lake and Park open as early in the spring as possible- typically between April 15 and May 1. The docks are in. Clark Park this winter for tent camping but water has been shut off. Otter Creek Lake & Park. Click Here! Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. Mostly working soft plastics slowly along the bottom in 3-4 foot of water. Lost Grove Lake - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. Fish slower until the water temperature increases. 10. Some white bass are being caught in Sunset Marina. Use a hook tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the bottom under a bobber. Most are using jigs and minnow rigs or three ways weights with a crankbait. While Camping at Otter Creek Lake & Park, you are an at-will camper. Otter Creek Park and Lake reopens to foot traffic Possible campground reopening tabled until May 12 Conservation May 12, 2022 Ruby F. Bodeker Reporter news@northtamatelegraph.com Tama County Conservation Director Stephen Mayne (left) speaks during the Wednesday, May 4, county conservation board meeting at Otter Creek Nature Center in rural Toledo. f: 515-725-8201 Call ahead for conditions. Click Here! Decorah District Streams - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock) - Last Updated: 04/13/2023, Wapsi River (Tripoli to Troy Mills) - Last Updated: 04/13/2023, Maquoketa River (above Monticello) - Last Updated: 04/13/2023, Manchester District Streams - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. Water clarity of about 5-6 ft. With the very warm weather the water temp is up to 60 degrees. Try using finesse plastics fished along rocky shoreline areas for Largemouth Bass up to 20 inches. History. Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. Work some soft plastics slow along the rock and brush piles and you should be able to find a few. 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here on 4/14. The walleye season is currently closed. This years Fun Night is set for Saturday, April 1, at Otter Creek Lake & Park Nature Center located north of Toledo at 2283 Park Road. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. Some white bass are being caught in Belle Pocket. Water temperatures have been around 50 degrees. Try spinners or trout bait. from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. Discovery Park Pond - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. Please read the information provided below before camping at Otter Creek Lake & Park. campers are allowed to connect to the park's water system to fill their tanks but must disconnect once their tanksare full. Sorry - your browser does not support iframes. Do not wear red, white, or blue clothing at this time. Fish are biting but tougher to find with high water conditions. Otter Creeks practice facility is second to none with a double ended range tee , two practice putting greens, and a pitching green with bunker to work on your short game. The fish cleaning station should be open later in the month. Experience Iowa's natural beauty and all the fun our state parks offer. The community is located along U.S. Route 61, 12 miles (19 km) north of Maquoketa. Most of the rest of the pond also has some nice stumps and tree to look for trout to catch. Many game species are beginning to spawn and this includes, walleye, sauger, yellow perch and pike. Try fishing with minnows under a bobber. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. Water clarity fair. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. North Prairie Lake - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high river conditions. is what we need. Otter Creek Orchard is a 12 acre orchard that is producing Honeycrisp apples. The Otter Creek Lake Watershed (IA 02-IOW-O2095-L_O) is the 1,030-acre area of land that drains to Otter Creek Lake in central Tama County. Courtesy docks have been installed at the Dedication Point boat ramp, Honey Creek State Park and Bridgeview. The older population is welcome to apply, Mayne said. To view current areas that are open and closed at Otter Creek Lake & Park. Fishing Reports and discussions for Otter Creek Lake - Iowa. They can be contacted via phone at (641) 484-2231 for pricing, directions, reservations and more. Jefferson Co. Park New Pond - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. Fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 11 AM - 1 PM and 5-6 PM. Trout streams are in excellent condition and stocking season kicked off on April 3rd. County Conservation 2283 We have not received any fishing reports for this pool this week due to high water conditions. The campgrounds stay open well into the fall closing at the first measurable snowfall which is typically in late October or early November. Otter Creeks Clubhouse is beautiful and it includesa fully stockedGolf Shop,a casual dining experience in theTin Cup Bar & Grille,and our banquet and meeting rooms,The Pinnacle Club. No portion of this website can be used or distributed without prior written consent of Lake-Link, Inc. Try fishing in the afternoon to dusk for best luck. Thanks for submitting! LAKES. North Prairie Lake will be stocked with trout this coming weekend on April 15th. 2022 Conservation Congress spring hearing questions. The golf course is a great test of your game while still being fun and playable, a combination that makes it a favorite of Iowa golfers. Clark Park open this winter. All walleye between 17 and 22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. E: ottercreekorchardfarms@gmail.com. Otter Creek Lake is approximately 74 sq acres, Otter Creek Lake is approximately 23 feet. Water temperatures have warmed quickly over the last week and are now around 60 degrees in most area lakes. Tailwater stage is forecasted to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Two play areas with assorted play equipment including swings, jungle gyms, spring toys, slides. Board member John Keenan seconded the motion. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good right now. Otter Creek Golf Course features the latest in equipment, golf fashions, and collectible items. Lake Belva Deer (IA) nautical chart and water depth map Lake Belva Deer nautical chart The marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Lake Belva Deer on the map, which is located in the Iowa state (Keokuk). If asked to leave early, you will not be refunded. Otter Creek Golf Course features a links style course with multiple sets of tees at each hole, 44 bunkers, 17 ponds, and an abundance of tall grasses and mounding. Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings but the bite is slow to fair. We also encourage you to check out other camping opportunities Tama County has to offer by visiting T.F. Submit Online Inquiry A few are being caught by tailwater anglers. This community offers you a wide selection of amenities and features. Fishing Reports and discussions for Otter Creek Lake - Iowa. The Bellevue kid's trout pond is open and relatively vegetation free. New Albin Army Road is closed due to water over the road. Otter Creek is a 25 mile stream in Iowa County that flows north until it reaches the Wisconsin River near Lone Rock, Wisconsin (Appendix A). The Ferry Landing is also closed due to high water. Submit Online Inquiry Walleye fishing has been slow. Iowa DNR Customer Service Second season runs through April 18th. lake or stream) from the list above. Due to safety concerns, the west side of the park is currently closed. First Name. At its lower section of about seven miles below Vergennes, Otter Creek is at lake level, and then flows into Lake Champlain. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563.382.8324. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Perch are biting on jigs tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Most of the lake is still covered with a thin layer of brash ice. Map Rollover features for more information. The walleye season is currently closed. Mississippi River Pool 9 - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. No applications had been received for either position as of the meeting. Otter Creek Lake is approximately 23 feet (7.0 m) at its deepest point. SNOFLO. To view current areas that are open and closed at Otter Creek Lake & Park T.F. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. Those with questions about the positions or interested in applying can contact Mayne at 641-484-2231. A popular natural resource facility since 1970. Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Catfishing remains pretty decent. Contact Us. The Paul Miller design appeals to players of all skill levels, with multiple sets of tees, low-growing bluegrass fairways and exciting, smooth fast greens. Floodstage is 15 feet. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. We will start accepting Nature Center reservations for 2023 starting on August 1st, 2022. Name brand clothing includes FootJoy, Under Armour, Cutter & Buck, Swannies, and more! Water temperature is in the mid 50's. Water level at Lynxville is near 622 feet and expected to reach 624 feet this week. Paddlefish season is open until April 15. Someone that can mow, check trash, check shower house, etc. Copyright Times Republican | https://www.timesrepublican.com | 135 West Main Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158 | 641-753-6611. of Supervisors Mississippi River Pool 17 - Last Updated: 04/13/2023, Mississippi River Pool 16 - Last Updated: 04/13/2023. The upstairs diorama room will also be set up for kids. Water temperatures are in the low 60's. Lake navigation features include advanced instrumentation to gather wind speed direction, water temperature, water depth . Water temperatures are in the mid 50's. Anglers have had success on Spring Branch Creek catching brown trout. Stream Segment Length: 2.50 Amenities Amenities at Otter Creek include: Picnic Area Trails Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing District-Wide Trout Stream Fishing Report Fishing Summary Stream Maps Download Printable Stream Map Parking Access Foot traffic opening includes; access to the Exhibit inside the Nature Center during business hours, picnic shelters, walking trails located on the east and north of the park, and public restrooms. The season will be open until April 15. Try small jigs changing your retrieval speed until finding one the fish like. Do not wear red, white, or blue clothing at this time. Try matching insect hatches using a flyrod or casting small flashy spinners with a spincast rod for success. 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