Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Iowa Department of Natural Resources Northwest Iowa Fishing Report, as released Thursday afternoon, April 17th.
East Okoboji Lake
The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Morning and afternoon bite is best.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Fair: The bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
The walleye season is closed. The Marble Beach fish cleaning station is inoperable; the projected timeline for repair is to have it open again by walleye weekend. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Anglers report some success around Templar Lagoon. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.
West Okoboji Lake
The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair.
A handful of courtesy docks are in and useable at boat ramps. Water temperatures are still relatively low. Most lake are close to crest level. The walleye season on the IGL’s is closed until May 3rd. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
