Regional – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, July 24th.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 80s. Anglers have been very successful catching many panfish species. The curly-leaf pondweed has completely died back for the year, leaving much of the lake completely open. Black Crappie – Good. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
The lake currently has a weedline around the outside perimeter that can easily be fished by boat. Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
The lake is experiencing a large algae bloom. Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Water temperature is in the low 80s. The lake is currently experiencing a large algae bloom. The current weedline is deeper 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 upper 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good.
Area water temperatures are in the upper 70s to low 80s. Most lakes are above crest level. Panfishing continues to be very good, even with the higher temperatures. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
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