Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as released Thursday, July 31st.
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Some sorting is needed.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. Anglers have been very successful catching many panfish species. Most of the lake is open of any thick vegetation. Black Crappie – Good. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
The lake currently has a weedline around the outside perimeter that can easily be fished by boat. Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
The lake is experiencing a large algae bloom. Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. The lake is currently experiencing a large algae bloom that is moving depending on the wind direction. The current weedline is deeper off shore. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Anglers report some success around Templar Lagoon. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Fair. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable-size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the mid-70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good.
Area water temperatures are in the upper 70s. Lake levels are higher due to recent rains. Area lakes are above crest level. Panfishing has been slower in most areas. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
