3/13 Looks like western Iowa on most ponds will be ready for the first open water fishing in the Ponds. Went out today and killed some time and seen a 20' radious of open water in some drainage spots.. With the Warmer weather coming this next week I think Monday and Tuesday should be a riot.

Will have updates.

Did you happen to get a look at Snyder's or Brown's? Thinking they should start opening up in they next week or two, couple of 60* days should help.

3/16 Local ponds are 90% Clear. Taking the boat out today for the first run.
No word on Browns or snyders... I'll drive out there tomorrow and have a look!

3/16 results: 34 Black Crappie 2.5 hours of work. Local Pond.. water was 48 hit them about 3 foot in 7 foot of water.. Used slip bobber and minnows...
Love the Open water!


My little furure Crappie Masters watchin dad clean them..

good job, looks like your little ones were having fun... good times

Great report TeamAdcraft. Looks like the boys were enjoying the Clean.

I checked a couple local ponds yesterday (that I knew from years ago) and still a little covered. Went to Dogcreek Lake and it has 2-3" of ice cover still. Most all of the ponds should be all clear this weekend.

3/19 report:
Temps 56 surface water temps were 51 to 54 degrees,, Light winds. Caught 16 crappies with 1 12"... The Boys have there Tux's on already some are really black... Used slip bobbers and minnows 4 Ft down in 10 foot of water....
The boys were ready for me when I got home. I think I will have spectators everytime I go out now...