Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fishing Report for northwest Iowa, as released Thursday afternoon, September 11th.
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Lots of fish are 7- to 9-inches; some sorting is needed. Walleye – Fair: Most fish are on the smaller side.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 70s. Anglers are 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 – Fair. Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill on and off shore. Largemouth Bass – Good. Yellow Bass – Good. 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)
The lake is experiencing an algae bloom. Black Bullhead – Good: Catch quality-sized fish just off shore. Clouds of young bullheads 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 lower 70s. The outlet spillway is currently flowing. The weedline 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: Anglers are trolling the middle of the lake and off deep structure with jigs and live bait. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable-size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperature is in the low 70s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are catching good size fish.
Area water temperatures are in the low 70s. Water levels are a few inches over crest. Many areas have been experiencing algae blooms due to aquatic vegetation dying back. Area bass and panfishing has been good. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
