Okoboji fishing report

A smarter, data-driven approach to fishing.

Fishing right now

70/100
Good

Worth getting out across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerFlat over three hours
  • WindBreezy at 15 mph from the NE
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudOvercast at 95% cover, which keeps fish shallow longer

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

64.8°F

Wind
N 1.8 mph

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

Temperature and oxygen by depth (4 depths)

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

  1. 62 ft65°9.6 mg/L
  2. 69 ft68°9.2 mg/L
  3. 76 ft67°9.9 mg/L
  4. 82 ft67°10.2 mg/L

Big Spirit Lake

32.0°F

Wind
SE 5.1 mph
Waves
0.5 ft
pH
0.00
Algae
Low

The NW shores are taking the chop; the SE side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)
  1. 0 ft32°—
  2. 6 ft65°6.5 mg/L
  3. 10 ft55°4.9 mg/L
  4. 13 ft73°7.9 mg/L
  5. 16 ft55°10.4 mg/L
  6. 20 ft56°8.8 mg/L

Temperature break near 15 ft.

East Okoboji Lake

60.0°F

Surveyed

Silver Lake

60.0°F

Surveyed

Water readings updated .

Latest fishing report

West Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

N/A

  • BluegillGood

    The bite has been somewhat variable, but very good when it’s on.

    Reported .

Big Spirit Lake

Ramps useable

The perch and crappie bite has been good this fall. Anglers are catching good-sized fish. Boat ramps have been full.

Reported .

  • Black CrappieGood

    Anglers are catching quality-sized fish.

    Reported .

  • Yellow PerchGood

    Anglers are catching perch from the weedline out to 15 feet of water. Some chasing may be needed to stay on top of schools. Jigs with minnows or jigs paired with wigglers work well.

    Reported .

East Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

The panfish bite is good.

Reported .

  • Black CrappieGood

    Anglers are targeting quality-sized fish.

    Reported .

Silver Lake

Ramps useable

N/A

Weather now

46°F

Cloudy

Wind
NE 15 mph
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
30.40 inHg · steady 0.00 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Up 0.1 in since yesterday

Down 0.1 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Steady since yesterday

Steady over the past week