Northwest Iowa – Here is the weekly Fishing Report for Northwest Iowa, as released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, September 5th. Lake level is at crest. Black Crappie – Good: Bluegill – Good: Many bluegill seen, easily catchable around functional docks. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Bass are a little ways off shore; you can still find some around docks and other structure. Yellow Perch – Good: Many perch seen; sorting most likely needed.