Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Fishing Report for Northwest Iowa from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as released Thursday, November 14th.
East Okoboji Lake
Lake level is just below crest. The ramp/dock at upper gar can be used for the remainder of the open water season. Black Crappie – Good: Bluegill – Good: Many bluegill seen; easily catchable around functional docks. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Bass are a ways off shore; you can find some around docks and structure. Yellow Perch – Good: Many perch seen; sorting most likely needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Morning and afternoon bite is best.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Lake level is below crest. The algae bloom is dying back as water cools. Walleye – Good: Bite hit-or-miss, but very good when bite is on.
Spirit Lake
Lake level is a few inches below crest. The ramp/dock at Templar can be used for the remainder of the season. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are finding quality-size crappie up to 14 inches. The ramp/dock at Templar can be used for the remainder of the season. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers have been finding fish of quality size up to 14-inches. Bluegill – Good. Walleye – Good: Evening bite is best with leech and bobber from shore or crankbaits and slip bobbers by boat. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.
West Okoboji Lake
Lake level is a few inches below crest. Triboji dock is in. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Good. Largemouth Bass – Good. Pumpkinseed – Good.
Area buoys have been pulled for the season. The bite for most species has been good. Most fish have moved closer to shore as temperatures drop. Weedlines have been slowly fading back and most lakes have been clearing up. Most ramp docks have been pulled for the season. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
