Northwest, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, November 6th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Water temperatures are dropping with consistent cooler weather; most areas are in the mid to low 50s. Fishing has been good for a variety of species. Fish have been moving shallower. Many private docks and hoists have been removed from the lake. Many courtesy docks have started to be pulled at boat ramps.
- Water Temperature (°F): 50.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Most boat ramp docks are still in place. Anglers have reported doing well catching various panfish species.
Black Crappie – Fair
Bluegill – Good
Yellow Bass – Good
Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake has slowly been clearing up as temperatures fall.
Walleye – Fair
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 52.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 50.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Most courtesy ramp docks have been pulled for the season. The Templar Lagoon boat ramp dock is still available for use.
Black Crappie – Excellent: Anglers are catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics in 8-12 feet of water.
Bluegill – Fair
Muskellunge – Good
Walleye – Good: Anglers are using crawlers and following weed lines.
Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers have reported greater numbers being caught recently.
- Water Temperature (°F): 55.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
All boat ramp docks are still in place.
Black Crappie – Fair
Bluegill – Good
Largemouth Bass – Fair
KIWA Staff Photo
