Northwest Iowa — Here is the latest Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, released Thursday June 1st.
East Okoboji LakeThe water temperature is in the low 60s. Black Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair: Use a small hook and piece of worm. Walleye – Good. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting will be needed.
Ingham LakeWalleye – Fair: Anglers have been successful morning and evening.
Lost Island LakeWater temperatures are in the lower 70s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Good. Walleye – Good.
Minnewashta LakeBlack Crappie – Fair. Bluegill – Fair. Pumpkinseed – Good.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)Courtesy docks are in place. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Walleye – Fair.
Spirit LakeWater temperatures are in the upper 60s. Black Bullhead – Good: Anglers have been very successful fishing the north grade. Black Crappie – Fair: Many nice-sized fish have been seen lately. Bluegill – Good: Try a small hook with a small piece of worm. Walleye – Good: Leeches and minnows work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
West Okoboji LakeWater temperatures are in the mid-60s. Check out the Iowa Walleye Challenge being held May 1 – June 30 for prizes given to anglers catching the most walleye. Black Crappie – Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill – Fair. Walleye – Good: Leeches and minnows work well. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting may be needed.
Courtesy docks are in for the season. Water temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s. Most area water levels are a few inches over crest. The fish bite has been very good across most areas. Fishing from docks is getting easier as fish move to shallower water to spawn. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840.
