(KIWA Staff Photo)
Regional, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, July 30th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are in the low to mid-80s. Water levels are at or below crest. The bite is fairly good for most species. Expect more fish mortality with higher water temperatures. If releasing fish, attempt to do so quickly. Last updated on 07/30/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 82.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The bass and panfish bite is good. The curly-leaf pondweed is gone for the summer.
- Pumpkinseed – Good: Fish are biting in and around the docks.
- Water Temperature (°F): 82.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 83.0
- 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): 80.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake is experiencing a very slight algae bloom and is barely 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.
