This Week’s Iowa DNR Northwest Iowa Fishing Report

Northwest Iowa — Here is this week’s fishing report for Northwest Iowa, from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

East Okoboji Lake
The lake is open; no courtesy docks are in place. The water temperature is in the mid-40s.The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.

Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair.

Lost Island Lake
Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good.

Minnewashta Lake
Black Crappie – Fair.  Bluegill – Fair.

Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Fair.

Spirit Lake
The lake is ice-free. The water temperature is in the mid-40s. The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Sorting may be needed.

West Okoboji Lake
The lake is ice-free. The water temperature is in the low 40s.The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.

All lakes are ice-free. Most courtesy docks are not yet in place.  The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th.  For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.