Okoboji fishing report

A smarter, data-driven approach to fishing.

Fishing right now

60/100
Good

Worth getting out across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerFlat over three hours
  • WindRough at 16 mph from the ENE — pick your shore
  • LightFull daylight, well off the low-light windows
  • CloudOvercast at 94% cover, which keeps fish shallow longer

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

69.6°F

Wind
NE 15.1 mph

The SW shores are taking the chop; the NE side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (9 depths)

Oxygen runs out below 62 ft, so fish are held between 10 and 62 ft.

  1. 10 ft70°8.1 mg/L
  2. 23 ft70°8.0 mg/L
  3. 36 ft70°8.1 mg/L
  4. 49 ft69°7.3 mg/L
  5. 56 ft66°2.3 mg/L
  6. 62 ft57°0.0 mg/L
  7. 69 ft56°0.0 mg/L
  8. 76 ft55°0.0 mg/L
  9. 82 ft55°0.0 mg/L

Temperature break near 59 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

67.6°F

Wind
ENE 21.0 mph
Waves
0.9 ft
pH
11.09
Algae
Moderate

The WSW shores are taking the chop; the ENE side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

The lake is mixed from top to bottom, with no temperature break.

  1. 0 ft68°—
  2. 6 ft68°7.0 mg/L
  3. 10 ft68°6.9 mg/L
  4. 13 ft68°7.2 mg/L
  5. 16 ft68°6.9 mg/L
  6. 20 ft68°7.0 mg/L

East Okoboji Lake

69.0°F

Surveyed

Silver Lake

70.0°F

Surveyed

Water readings updated .

Latest fishing report

West Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

Anglers have reported catching walleye and smallmouth trolling with crank baits off points.

Reported .

  • BluegillGood

    The bluegill bite has been steady, with many fish being upwards of 9 inches.

    Reported .

  • Smallmouth BassFair

    N/A

Big Spirit Lake

Ramps useable

The perch bite has remained good as water temperatures continue to fall.

Reported .

  • WalleyeGood

    Anglers are targeting fish effectively using livescope, as well as trolling.

    Reported .

  • Yellow PerchGood

    Many anglers are catching perch in 6-12 feet of water. Jigs paired with wigglers work well.

    Reported .

East Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

The bass and panfish bite is good.

Reported .

  • Black CrappieFair

    N/A

  • Yellow BassFair

    N/A

Silver Lake

Ramps useable

N/A

Weather now

61°F

Fog/Mist

Wind
ENE 16 mph
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
30.08 inHg · steady 0.00 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Steady since yesterday

Up 1.1 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Down 0.1 in since yesterday

Up 0.8 in over the past week