Regional, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, May 14th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are in the mid- to upper 50s. Many fish species have started to move into shallower water; bites have been fairly good for most species. The walleye season is open on the Iowa Great Lakes. Last updated on 05/07/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
All ramps are open.
- Black Crappie – Fair
- Bluegill – Good: Fishing has been good right off docks.
- Pumpkinseed – Good
- Water Temperature (°F): 62.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Some anglers have been catching fish from shore.
- Yellow Bass – Fair
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 57.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 55.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Boat ramp docks are in. The channel at Templar Park boat ramp was cleared, allowing easier travel to and from the lake.
- Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are using electronics to stay on top of fish. Try 1/16th and 1/32nd ounce jigs with a minnow or plastic.
- Bluegill – Good: Many anglers have been successfully fishing from shore or from docks. A simple hook, worm and bobber setup is working for many.
- Yellow Perch – Good: Anglers are catching 9- to13- inch fish.
- Water Temperature (°F): 54.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
All boat ramp docks are in and available for use.
- Bluegill – Good: Anglers are successfully catching fish off docks and in the canals.
- Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are fishing just off the end of docks. Most are using crank or chatter baits.
