Northwest Iowa — Here is this week’s Fishing Report for northwest Iowa, as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday afternoon, August 8th.
East Okoboji Lake
Lake level is just below 6 inches over crest. Black Crappie – Good: Bluegill – Good: Many bluegill have been seen and are easily catchable around functional docks. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Bass are a little ways off shore; you can still find some around docks and other structure. Yellow Perch – Good: Many perch have been seen; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Lake level is 3 inches over crest. The lake is experiencing an algae bloom. Walleye – Good: Bite has been hit-or-miss, but has been very good when the bite is on.
Spirit Lake
Lake level is around 3 inches over crest. All major boat ramps and docks are available. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are finding quality-size crappie; they are biting on almost anything. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Good: Anglers are catching quality-sized walleye. Evening bite is best with leech and bobber from shore or crankbaits and slip bobbers by boat. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji Lake
Lake level is just below 6 inches above crest. All ramps and docks are available. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good. Walleye – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Water levels are normal on most lakes. Many lakes are greening up and starting to experience algae blooms. Area ramps and accesses are fully functional. Area water temperatures are in the upper 70s to low 80s. Cooler night temperatures have started to lower area lake temperatures. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
