Northwest Iowa – Here’s the latest Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as released Thursday, March 21st, 2024.
East Okoboji Lake
The lake is 3 inches below crest. The walleye season is closed until May 4. Black Crappie – No report. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Fair.
Spirit Lake
Lake access through Templar Lagoon ramp is blocked as the channel has silted in during the last large wind event. The lake is currently 13 inches below crest. The walleye season is closed until May 4th. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding fish of quality size. Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji Lake
The lake is currently 3 inches below crest. The walleye season is closed until May 4th. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
All lakes are ice-free, but temperatures are still low and will remain low with forecast. Most courtesy docks are not in place. The walleye season is closed on the Iowa Great Lakes until May 4th. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
