🐟 What fish can you catch in Spirit Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Spirit Lake , IA : Largemouth bass - 2,191 reported catches Northern pike - 550 reported catches Walleye - 543 reported catches Bluegill - 445 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 316 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Spirit Lake fishing reports?

The latest Spirit Lake , IA fishing reports are: @Aharlan33 reported a nice Freshwater drum at East Okoboji Lake . @rydererdmann reported a nice White bass at Stolley Gravel Pit Park . @austin.fickbohm reported a nice Northern pike at Five Island Lake . @lucaneil reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Okoboji Lake . @cristian-cortez reported a nice Walleye at Okabena Lake . .

Fishing in Spirit Lake, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Spirit Lake, Iowa?

Anglers in Spirit Lake , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa) , East Okoboji Lake , West Okoboji Lake , Big Spirit Lake , Smiths Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Spirit Lake?

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Spirit Lake

Latest Spirit Lake fishing reports

Freshwater drum

East Okoboji Lake

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White bass

Stolley Gravel Pit Park

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Northern pike

Five Island Lake

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Smallmouth bass

East Okoboji Lake

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Walleye

Okabena Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

23 in · 6 lb 8 oz

Walleye

Trappers Bay

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Largemouth bass

Milford Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Big Spirit Lake

21 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Walleye

Big Spirit Lake

24 in · 5 lb

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Fishing regulations in Spirit Lake

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Iowa can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Spirit Lake fishing

Anglers in Spirit Lake, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa), East Okoboji Lake, West Okoboji Lake, Big Spirit Lake, and Smiths Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Spirit Lake, IA:

Largemouth bass - 2,191 reported catches
Northern pike - 550 reported catches
Walleye - 543 reported catches
Bluegill - 445 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 316 reported catches

The latest Spirit Lake, IA fishing reports are:

@Aharlan33 reported a nice Freshwater drum at East Okoboji Lake.
@rydererdmann reported a nice White bass at Stolley Gravel Pit Park.
@austin.fickbohm reported a nice Northern pike at Five Island Lake.
@lucaneil reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Okoboji Lake.
@cristian-cortez reported a nice Walleye at Okabena Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Spirit Lake, IA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: