Northwest, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, November 13th.
Spirit Lake Management District (Northwest Region)
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
- Comments: Water temperatures are dropping with consistent cooler weather; most areas are in the low 50s to 40s. Fishing has been good for a variety of species. Fish are moving shallower. Most private docks and hoists have been removed from the lake. Most courtesy docks have been pulled at boat ramps for the season. Docks at Triboji, Upper Gar and Templar ramp are in all season. Last updated on 11/10/2025
East Okoboji Lake (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 50.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Most boat ramp docks have been pulled for the year making access more difficult. The dock at Upper Gar Boat ramp is in all season. Anglers are catching various panfish species. Last updated on 11/10/2025
Black Crappie – Fair
Comment: N/A
Bluegill – Good
Comment: N/A
Yellow Bass – Good
Comment: N/A
Yellow Perch – Fair
Comment: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed. Last updated on 10/16/2025
Ingham Lake (Emmet)
- Water Temperature (°F):
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: The lake is slowly clearing up as temperatures fall. Walleye anglers report good size fish. . Last updated on 11/10/2025
Walleye – Fair
Comment: N/A
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 52.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: N/A
There are no active fish reports for this location
Spirit Lake (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 50.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: Most courtesy ramp docks have been pulled for the season. The Templar Lagoon boat ramp dock is still available for use. . Last updated on 11/03/2025
Black Crappie – Excellent
Comment: Anglers are catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics in 8-12 feet of water. Last updated on 10/23/2025
Bluegill – Fair
Comment: N/A
Walleye – Good
Comment: Anglers are using crawlers and following weed lines. . Last updated on 10/16/2025
Yellow Perch – Fair
Comment: Anglers report catching greater numbers of fish recently. . Last updated on 11/10/2025
West Okoboji Lake (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 55.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Comments: The boat ramp dock at Triboji is still in place. Last updated on 11/06/2025
Black Crappie – Fair
Comment: N/A
Bluegill – Good
Comment: N/A
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