(KIWA Staff Photo)Northwest Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report on Thursday, Oct. 15th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are in the mid-60s. The fishing bite is good for many species. Water levels are at crest. Most pleasure boaters are off the lakes for the year; many docks and hoists are out for the season. Last updated on 10/15/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 60.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The panfish bite is good.
- Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are targeting quality-sized fish.
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 66.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 65.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The perch bite has been good as water temperatures continue to fall. Anglers are catching good sized fish.
- Walleye – Good: Trolling and livescope has worked well to target fish.
- Yellow Perch – Good: Anglers are catching perch from the weedline out to 15 feet of water. Some chasing may be needed to stay on top of schools. Jigs with minnows or jigs paired with wigglers work well.
- Water Temperature (°F): 65.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Anglers are catching walleye and smallmouth trolling with crank baits off points.
- Bluegill – Good: The bite has been variable, but very good when it’s on.
