Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s fishing report for Northwest Iowa from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as released Thursday, May 2nd.
East Okoboji Lake
The lake level is 4 inches above crest. The walleye season opens May 4. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Good.
Spirit Lake
The lake level is right around crest and is expected to start flowing over the spillway with forecast rains. The walleye season opens May 4. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are finding quality-size fish. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji Lake
The lake level is 4 inches above crest. The walleye season opens May 4. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Area water temperatures are slowly rising to the low to mid-50s. Most area lakes are at or above crest and should continue to rise with forecast rains. Most courtesy docks are in place. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes opens on May 4. Expect heavier traffic at some ramps. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
