Here is the May 11th Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources………………..
East Okoboji LakeThe water temperature is in the lower 60s. The walleye season is open. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Good. 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 60s. All boat ramp docks are in place. The walleye season is open. Black Bullhead – Good. Black Crappie – Fair: Many nice-sized fish have been seen lately. Bluegill – Good. Walleye – Good: Leaches and minnows work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji LakeWater temperatures are in the upper 50s. All docks are in place. The walleye season is open. 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. Walleye – Good: Leaches and minnows work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Courtesy docks are in for the season. Water temperatures are in the upper 50s and low 60s.Most area water levels are a few inches over crest. Most fish are still out in deeper water, but should start to make their way shallower as water temperatures increase.. 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.
