Northwest Iowa – Here is the weekly Northwest Iowa Fishing Report, as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, August 14th.
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Some sorting is needed.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. Anglers have been very successful catching many panfish species. Most of the lake is open of any thick vegetation. Black Crappie – Good. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Algae bloom in progress. Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Clouds of young of the year bullhead can be seen throughout the lake as there was a large spawn this year. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. Outlet spillway is currently flowing. Current weed line is quite a way off shore. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Anglers report some success around Templar Lagoon. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Fair. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable-size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the mid-70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Largemouth Bass – Good: Catching good size fish.
Area water temperatures are in the upper 70s. Lake levels are above crest. Area bass and panfishing has started to pick up again. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
