(KIWA Staff Photo)Regional, Iowa — Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, August 6th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are in the low to mid-70s with the cooler nights. Water levels are just below crest. The bite is fairly good for most species. Last updated on 08/06/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The bass and panfish bite is good.
- Pumpkinseed – Good: Fish are biting in and around the docks.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 73.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
A lot of vegetation is reaching the surface, making navigation by boat more difficult.
- Water Temperature (°F): 80.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake currently has a slight algae bloom.
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 82.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Elevated levels of Microcystin (blue-green algae) have been sampled on the lake recently. The lake is currently experiencing a blue-green algae bloom, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes when ingested.
- Walleye – Fair: Nightcrawlers are working for some anglers.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Lake level is at crest.
- Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers have been catching quality-sized bass all summer.
- Water Temperature (°F): 78.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Water clarity is very good.
