Northwest Iowa – Here is this week’s Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fishing Report for Northwest Iowa, as released Thursday afternoon, May 22nd.
Center Lake
Black Crappie – Good: Some sorting is needed.
East Okoboji Lake
Water temperatures are in the low 60s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Yellow Perch – Fair: Many fish have been observed; sorting will most likely be needed.
Ingham Lake
Walleye – Fair: Best bite is morning and afternoon.
Silver Lake (Dickinson)
Walleye – Fair: Bite is hit-or-miss.
Spirit Lake
The Marble Beach fish cleaning station is fully operational. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Anglers report some success around Templar Lagoon. Bluegill – Fair. Yellow Perch – Fair: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many acceptable size fish.
West Okoboji Lake
Water temperatures are in the mid-50s. Black Crappie – Fair: Bluegill – Fair.
Water temperatures have dropped a bit due to the recent colder weather and rain. Most are still in the low 60s. and have been rising quickly. Most lakes are at crest level. The walleye season on the IGL’s is open. Panfishing has been very good close to shore as fish are moving in shallow as water temperatures increase. For current conditions, call 712-330-2542.
