Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report, as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, June 5th.
Center Lake
Black Crappie -Good: Some sorting is needed.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperatures are in the mid-60s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good: Anglers are catching bluegill just off shore or near docks as fish are starting to nest. Largemouth Bass – Fair: 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. Iowa residents can fish for free without a license June 6-8. If you’re considering buying a license, this weekend would be a good time to try for free. Area water temperatures are in the mid-60s. Most lakes are just above crest level. Panfishing has been very good close to shore as fish move in shallow as water temperatures increase. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542
