Regional – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report at released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, June 19th.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 60s. Anglers have been very successful catching many panfish species. Black Crappie – Good. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill just off shore or near docks as fish are starting to nest. Largemouth Bass – Fair. 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)
Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
The Marble Beach fish cleaning station is fully operational. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Anglers report some success around Templar Lagoon. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 60s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good.
Area water temperatures are in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Water temperatures should rise quickly this weekend with weather in the 90s. Most lakes are above crest level. Panfishing has been very good close to shore as fish have started to make beds in shallow. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
