Northwest Iowa — Here is the weekly Northwest Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, as released on Thursday, March 26th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
All lakes are completely ice-free. Most boat ramp courtesy docks are in place. Water levels are at crest or an inch or two below. The walleye season is closed on the Iowa Great Lakes until May 2nd. Last updated on 03/26/2026
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake is ice-free; all ramps are open. The walleye season is closed until May 2nd.
- Black Crappie – Fair
- Bluegill – Slow
- Pumpkinseed – Slow
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Some anglers are catching fish just on-shore recently.
- Yellow Bass – Fair: Anglers reported lots of smaller yellow bass during the ice season.
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Ice Condition: None
- Water Temperature (°F): 43.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The lake is completely ice-free; boat ramp docks are in. Be weary of the access in and out of Templar Park boat ramp; it has silted in restricting boat size. It is scheduled to be excavated soon. The walleye season is closed until May 2nd.
- Black Crappie – Good: Anglers are catching most fish in 16 feet of water. It’s easiest to get on top of fish with electronics. Try 1/16th and 1/32nd ounce jigs with a minnow or plastic.
- Yellow Perch – Fair: 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: Useable
The lake is ice-free; all ramps should be available for use. The walleye season is closed until May 2nd.
Bluegill – Slow: Anglers were successful on the major bays during the ice season.
KIWA Staff Photo
