CloudOvercast at 94% 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.
62 ft65°9.6 mg/L
69 ft68°9.2 mg/L
76 ft67°9.9 mg/L
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)
0 ft32°—
6 ft65°6.5 mg/L
10 ft55°4.9 mg/L
13 ft73°7.9 mg/L
16 ft55°10.4 mg/L
20 ft56°8.8 mg/L
Temperature break near 15 ft.
East Okoboji Lake
45.0°F
Surveyed
Silver Lake
45.0°F
Surveyed
Water readings updated .
Latest fishing report
West Okoboji Lake
Ramps useable
All ramp docks are still in place.
Reported .
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. Most boat ramp docks are still in place. Water temperatures have fallen recently.
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 has been good, but may have slowed due to falling water temperatures.