Northwest Iowa — Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources……
East Okoboji LakeThe water temperature is in the upper 40s. All courtesy docks are in place. The walleye season is closed until May 6. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham LakeWalleye – Fair.
Lost Island LakeBlack Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good.
Minnewashta LakeBlack Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)Courtesy docks are in place. Walleye – Fair.
Spirit LakeThe water temperature is in the upper 40s. All courtesy docks are in place. The walleye season is closed until May 6. Black Crappie – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji LakeWater temperatures are in the mid to upper 40s. All courtesy docks are in place. The walleye season is closed until May 6. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Most courtesy docks are in for the season. Water temperatures are still low in most lakes; most fish are still out in deeper water. 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.
