Northwest Iowa — Here is the weekly Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as released on Thursday, March 19th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
The walleye season is closed on the Iowa Great Lakes until May 2nd. Most lakes froze over during the last winter storm, but should open back up by next week with the expected very warm weather. Access points are limited until all ramp docks are put in place. Last updated on 03/19/2026
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
The walleye season is closed until May 2nd. The lake is currently iced over; should be ice-free after this weekend.
- Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers were successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish during the ice season.
- Bluegill – Fair: Anglers were successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish during the ice season.
- Pumpkinseed – Fair: Anglers were successful hole hopping to catch quality-size fish during the ice season.
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
- Yellow Bass – Fair: Anglers report lots of smaller yellow bass during the ice season.
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
- Ice Condition: Not Recommended
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The walleye season is closed until May 2nd. The lake is covered in ice; should be ice-free after this weekend. No courtesy docks are in, making launching a boat more difficult. Porta-potty units are available at Marble Beach and Mini-Wakan boat ramps.
- Black Crappie – Fair: With a little movement, anglers were catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics during the ice season.
- Yellow Perch – Good: Anglers were catching good amounts of quality-size, 9- to 13-inch fish during the ice season.
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Not recommended
The walleye season is closed until May 2nd. Most of the lake is iced over; should be ice-free after this weekend.
Bluegill – Fair: Anglers were successful on the major bays during the ice season.
KIWA Staff Photo
