(KIWA Staff Photo)Regional — Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday, August 20th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are in the low to mid-70s. Water levels are at crest. Some lakes are experiencing late summer algae blooms. Last updated on 08/20/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The bass and panfish bite has been good, but has begun to slow a bit.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 73.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
A lot of vegetation is reaching the surface, making navigation by boat more difficult.
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Elevated levels of Microcystin (blue-green algae) have been sampled on the lake recently. The lake is currently experiencing a blue-green algae bloom.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
A large blue-green algae bloom has been observed on the lake. The down-wind side typically has been worse. Lake level is at crest.
- Largemouth Bass – Good: Anglers are catching quality-sized bass.
- Water Temperature (°F): 75.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
