Northwest Iowa — Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday afternoon, August 28th.
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Some sorting is needed.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the mid-70s. Anglers are catching many panfish species. The upper two basins of the lake have more vegetation; the bottom portion is relatively open of any vegetation. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
The lake is experiencing an algae bloom. Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Clouds of young bullheads can be seen throughout the lake; there was a large spawn this year. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Water temperature is in the lower 70s. The outlet spillway is currently flowing. The weedline is quite a way 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: Anglers are trolling the middle of the lake and off deep structure with jigs and live bait. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable-size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are catching good size fish.
Area water temperatures are in the upper to low 70s. Cool nights have steadily been bringing down water temperatures. Water levels are a few inches over crest. Current lake levels are above crest. Area bass and panfishing has been good. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
