Fishing right now

60/100
Good

Worth getting out across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerFlat over three hours
  • WindA working chop at 6 mph from the E
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudBright and clear at 6% cover

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

77.9°F

Wind
NE 2.3 mph
Algae
Moderate

The SW shores are taking the chop; the NE 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 ft78°9.0 mg/L
  2. 23 ft77°8.7 mg/L
  3. 36 ft75°6.2 mg/L
  4. 43 ft71°2.1 mg/L
  5. 49 ft62°0.0 mg/L
  6. 56 ft59°0.0 mg/L
  7. 62 ft58°0.0 mg/L
  8. 69 ft56°0.0 mg/L
  9. 76 ft56°0.0 mg/L
  10. 82 ft55°0.0 mg/L

Temperature break near 46 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

79.6°F

Wind
ENE 7.2 mph
Waves
0.2 ft
pH
8.43
Algae
Heavy bloom

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 ft80°
  2. 6 ft79°10.4 mg/L
  3. 10 ft78°8.1 mg/L
  4. 13 ft77°5.3 mg/L
  5. 16 ft77°3.0 mg/L
  6. 20 ft77°2.5 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

A large blue-green algae bloom has been observed on the lake. The down wind side typically has been worse. Lake level is at crest.

Reported .

  • Largemouth BassGood

    Anglers are catching quality-sized bass.

    Reported .

  • WalleyeGood

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

    Reported .

East Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

The bass and panfish bite has been good, but has begun to slow a bit.

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

73°F

Clear

Wind
E 6 mph
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
29.94 inHg · steady 0.01 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Steady since yesterday

Up 0.6 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Up 0.1 in since yesterday

Up 1.0 in over the past week