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
  • WindA working chop at 5 mph from the N
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudOvercast at 90% cover, which keeps fish shallow longer

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

70.6°F

Wind
N 6.2 mph

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

Temperature and oxygen by depth (10 depths)

Oxygen runs out below 56 ft, so fish are held between 10 and 56 ft.

  1. 10 ft71°8.0 mg/L
  2. 23 ft71°7.8 mg/L
  3. 36 ft71°8.0 mg/L
  4. 43 ft70°6.9 mg/L
  5. 49 ft69°4.0 mg/L
  6. 56 ft64°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

68.8°F

Wind
NNE 6.9 mph
Waves
0.4 ft
pH
9.17
Algae
Heavy bloom

The SSW shores are taking the chop; the NNE side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

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

  1. 0 ft69°—
  2. 6 ft69°6.7 mg/L
  3. 10 ft69°6.3 mg/L
  4. 13 ft69°6.8 mg/L
  5. 16 ft69°6.5 mg/L
  6. 20 ft69°6.7 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

63°F

Fog/Mist

Wind
N 5 mph
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
29.93 inHg · steady 0.01 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Up 1.0 in since yesterday

Up 0.8 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Up 1.4 in since yesterday

Up 0.7 in over the past week