Regional – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, June 12th.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperatures are in the upper 60s. 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 – Fair. 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
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 temperatures are in the low 60s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good.
Area water temperatures are in the upper 60s, but temperatures have stayed cooler due to recent rains. Most lakes are above crest level. Panfishing has been very good close to shore as fish have started making beds in shallow. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
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