Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, May 1st……
East Okoboji Lake
The Walleye season opens May 3rd. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Morning and afternoon bite is best.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Fair: The bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
The Walleye season opens May 3rd. 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 of acceptable size.
West Okoboji Lake
The Walleye season opens May 3rd. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair.
Area boat ramp courtesy docks are in place and useable. Fish cleaning stations are operational. Water temperatures are around 60 degrees. Most lakes are at crest level. The walleye season on the IGL’s opens May 3rd. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
