Regional, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, March 6th.
East Okoboji Lake
Many areas have opened up. The walleye season is currently closed. Black Crappie – Good: Bluegill – Good: Largemouth Bass – Fair: Yellow Perch – Good: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
The lake still has areas that can be fished if traveling on foot. Walleye – Fair: Morning and afternoon bite is best.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
There are still areas that can be fished if traveling by foot. Walleye – Fair: The bite has been hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
Some areas can still be fished if traveling by foot. Many accesses and areas are now open water. Many hopes have started to pop up. The walleye season is currently closed. Black Crappie – Good: Anglers have been finding fish of quality size up to 14-inches. Bluegill – Good. Yellow Perch – Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.
West Okoboji Lake
Large portions of the lake have opened up due to high winds. Many smaller holes have started to pop up. The walleye season is currently closed. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair.
Ice on most area lakes has deteriorated heavily. Some areas have started to open up due to warm weather and heavy winds. Some areas still allow foot traffic for ice fishing. Standing water has started to pool on the surface in some areas. The walleye season on the IGL’s is closed until May 3rd. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
