(KIWA Staff Photo)Regional — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report on Thursday, August 27th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are trending down into the low 70s. Water levels are at crest. Some lakes are experiencing late summer algae blooms. The fishing bite is trending up. Last updated on 08/27/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The bass and panfish bite has been good, but has begun to slow a bit.
- Black Crappie – Fair
- Yellow Bass – Fair
- Water Temperature (°F): 73.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 73.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Vegetation has started to fall back, making navigation easier.
- Yellow Perch – Fair
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake still has a slight algae bloom.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
A large blue-green algae bloom has been observed on the lake. The down wind side typically has been worse. Lake level is at crest.
- Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are catching quality-sized bass.
- Walleye – Good: Anglers are targeting fish effectively using livescope, as well as trolling.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake is experiencing a slight algae bloom; water clarity remains good.
- Bluegill – Good: Bluegill are out a bit deeper. Many anglers are catching fish upwards of 9-inches.
