Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as of Thursday, June 15, 2023.
East Okoboji LakeThe water temperature is in the upper 70s. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair: Bluegill have started to move deeper as spawning start to finish. Use a small hook and piece of worm. Walleye – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham LakeWalleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Lost Island LakeWater temperatures are in the upper70s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good: Try trolling with spinners over weeds.
Minnewashta LakeBlack Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Pumpkinseed – Good.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Walleye – Fair: Try trolling with spinners over or off weed lines.
Spirit LakeWater temperatures are in the mid-70s. Black Bullhead – Good: Anglers have been very successful fishing the north grade. Black Crappie – Fair: Many nice-sized fish have been seen lately. Bluegill – Good: Bluegill are still on beds near shore. Try a small hook with a small piece of worm. Walleye – Fair: Leeches and minnows work well. Anglers have been successful with slip bobbers off points and pulling spinners over vegetation. Yellow Perch – Fair.
West Okoboji LakeWater temperatures are in the low 70s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held through June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Good: Bluegill are still in the shallows on beds. Walleye – Fair: Leeches and minnows work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Water temperatures are increasing quickly to the middle to upper 70s. Most area water levels are a few inches over crest. The fish bite has been very good across most areas. Most panfish are starting to finish with spawning. Fishing from docks and along weed lines has been good. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
