Northwest, Iowa – Here is this week’s Northwest Iowa Fishing Report as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Tuesday, November 25th.
Spirit Lake Management District
- Contact Person: Jed Siegwarth – 712-330-2542
Water temperatures dropped considerably early in the week; most areas are in the low 40 to 30s. Freezing temperatures are forecast for next week; many areas may begin to freeze over. Fishing has been good for a variety of species. Most private docks and hoists have been removed from the lake. Most public courtesy docks have been pulled at boat ramps for the season. Docks at Triboji, Upper Gar and Templar ramp are in all season and still available for use. Last updated on 11/20/2025
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Most boat ramp docks have been pulled for the year making access more difficult. The dock at Upper Gar Boat ramp is in all season. Anglers are catching various panfish species.
- Black Crappie – Slow
- Yellow Bass – Fair
- Water Temperature (°F): 38.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Walleye – Fair
Silver Lake (Dickinson) (Dickinson)
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Walleye – Fair
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
Most courtesy ramp docks have been pulled for the season. The Templar Lagoon boat ramp dock is still available for use. Crappie fishing was reported as excellent near Templar Park. Fish were holding in 12–13 feet of water.
- Black Crappie – Excellent: Anglers are catching crappie on jigs with minnows or plastics, as well as Berkley PowerBait shiners.
- Yellow Perch – Fair: Anglers report catching greater numbers of fish recently.
- Water Temperature (°F): 40.0
- Ramp Condition: Useable
The boat ramp dock at Triboji is still available for use.
Black Crappie – Fair
KIWA Staff Photo
