Regional, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, July 3rd.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the mid-70s. 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 – Good. 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
Water temperature is in the mid-70s. The current weedline is deeper off shore. 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 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good.
Area water temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s. Most lakes are above crest level. Panfishing has been very good close to shore; fish are on beds in shallow. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
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