Northwest Iowa – Here is the weekly Fishing Report for Northwest Iowa as compiled by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources…….
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Some sorting is needed.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 80s. Anglers have been very successful catching many panfish species. The upper two basins of the lake have more vegetation; the bottom portion is relatively open of any vegetation. Black Crappie – Good. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
The lake is experiencing an algae bloom. Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Clouds of young of the year bullhead can be seen throughout the lake; there was a large spawn this year. Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. The outlet spillway is flowing. The weed line is quite a way off shore. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Anglers report some success around Templar Lagoon. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Fair. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable-size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the upper 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are catching good size fish.
Area water temperatures are in the low 80s to upper 70s. Water levels are a few inches over crest. Current lake levels are above crest. Area bass and panfishing has been good. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
