Northwest Iowa — Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, released Thursday afternoon, June 22nd.
East Okoboji LakeThe water temperature is in the upper 70s. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair: Bluegill have moved deeper; spawning has finished. Use a small hook and piece of worm. Walleye – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham LakeWalleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Lost Island LakeWater temperatures are in the upper70s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good: Try trolling with spinners over weeds.
Minnewashta LakeBlack Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Pumpkinseed – Good.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Bullhead – Good. Walleye – Fair: Try trolling with spinners over or off weed lines.
Spirit LakeWater temperatures are in the mid-70s. Black Bullhead – Good: Anglers have been very successful fishing the north grade. Black Crappie – Fair: Many nice-sized fish have been seen lately. Bluegill – Good: Bluegill are still on beds near shore. Try a small hook with a small piece of worm. Walleye – Fair: Leeches and minnows work well. Anglers have been successful with slip bobbers off points and pulling spinners over vegetation. Yellow Perch – Fair.
West Okoboji LakeWater temperatures are in the low 70s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Good: Bluegill are are moving off beds to deeper water post-spawn. Walleye – Fair: Leeches and minnows work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Recent rains slowed the rate of warming in many area lakes; water temperatures are in the middle to upper 70s. Most area water levels are a few inches over crest. The bite has been good across most areas. Most panfish have finished with spawning and are moving out deeper, making fishing from shore harder. Fishing weed lines and off points has shown the most success. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
