Fishing right now

60/100
Good

Worth getting out across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerUp 0.03 inHg in three hours
  • WindA working chop at 12 mph from the S
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudOvercast at 71% cover, which keeps fish shallow longer

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

74.7°F

Wind
S 17.4 mph
Algae
Moderate

The N shores are taking the chop; the S side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (10 depths)

Oxygen runs out below 49 ft, so fish are held between 10 and 49 ft.

  1. 10 ft75°8.2 mg/L
  2. 23 ft75°8.1 mg/L
  3. 36 ft72°5.4 mg/L
  4. 43 ft70°3.0 mg/L
  5. 49 ft67°0.3 mg/L
  6. 56 ft63°0.0 mg/L
  7. 62 ft57°0.0 mg/L
  8. 69 ft56°0.0 mg/L
  9. 76 ft55°0.0 mg/L
  10. 82 ft55°0.0 mg/L

Temperature break near 59 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

74.1°F

Wind
S 19.0 mph
Waves
1.2 ft
pH
8.28
Algae
Moderate

The N shores are taking the chop; the S side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

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

  1. 0 ft74°
  2. 6 ft74°7.8 mg/L
  3. 10 ft74°7.9 mg/L
  4. 13 ft74°8.1 mg/L
  5. 16 ft74°7.8 mg/L
  6. 20 ft74°8.0 mg/L

East Okoboji Lake

75.0°F

Surveyed

Silver Lake

75.0°F

Surveyed

Algae
Moderate

Little Swan Lake

73.0°F

Surveyed

Water readings updated .

Latest fishing report

West Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

The lake is experiencing a slight algae bloom; water clarity remains good.

Reported .

  • BluegillGood

    Bluegill are out a bit deeper. Many anglers are catching fish upwards of 9-inches.

    Reported .

Big Spirit Lake

Ramps useable

The lake is just below crest. The perch bite has picked up recently.

Reported .

  • Largemouth BassGood

    Anglers are catching quality-sized bass.

    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

The lake still has a slight algae bloom.

Reported .

Little Swan Lake

Ramps useable

Vegetation has started to fall back, making navigation easier.

Reported .

  • Yellow PerchFair

    N/A

Weather now

72°F

Mostly Clear

Wind
S 12 mph
Gusts
21 mph
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
29.73 inHg · rising 0.03 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Down 0.2 in since yesterday

Up 1.9 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Down 0.6 in since yesterday

Steady over the past week