Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s northwest Iowa Fishing Report, as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, September 18th…..
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Lots of fish are 7- to 9-inches; some sorting is needed. Walleye – Fair: Most fish are on the smaller side.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 70s. Anglers are catching many panfish species. The upper two basins of the lake have more vegetation; the bottom portion is relatively open of any vegetation. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
The lake has started to clear up after a long algae bloom. Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Water temperature is in the lower 70s. The outlet spillway is currently flowing. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Bluegill – Fair. Muskellunge – Good. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are on a deeper daytime bite; jigs and live bait work best. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable-size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are catching good size fish.
Area water temperatures are in the low 70s. Water levels are just above crest. Area fishing has begun to pick up for many different species. Fish have started to move in shallower as the weedline dies back. Docks and hoists have started to be pulled from the lake. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
