Northwest Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report on Thursday, September 24th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Lake temperatures are in the mid-60s. The fishing bite is trending up. Water levels are at crest. Last updated on 09/24/2026
- Water Temperature (°F): 65.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The bass and panfish bite has been good.
- Black Crappie – Good: Anglers have been able to target quality sized fish.
- Yellow Bass – Fair
- Water Temperature (°F): 773.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 70.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
- Water Temperature (°F): 69.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The perch bite has been good as water temperatures continue to fall. Anglers are catching good sized fish.
- Walleye – Good: Trolling and livescope has worked well to target fish.
- Yellow Perch – Good: Anglers are catching perch in 6-12 feet of water. Jigs paired with wigglers works well.
- Water Temperature (°F): 71.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Anglers have reported catching walleye and smallmouth trolling with crank baits off points.
- Bluegill – Good: The bluegill bite has been steady, with many fish upwards of 9-inches.
- Smallmouth Bass – Fair
