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 lower 50s. The walleye season opens May 6. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham LakeWalleye – Fair.
Lost Island LakeWater temps are in the lower 50s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good.
Minnewashta LakeBlack Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)Courtesy docks are in place. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Walleye – Fair.
Spirit LakeThe water temperature is in the low 50s. All boat ramp docks are in place. The walleye season opens 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 upper 40s. All docks are in place. The walleye season opens May 6. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Courtesy docks are in for the season. Water temperatures are in the upper 40s and low 50s. Most fish are still out in deeper water, but should start to make their way shallower as water temperatures increase. The 41st annual Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend begins May 6th when the Walleye season opens. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge that runs 5/1 – 6/30 for statewide prizes for anglers. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
