Okoboji fishing report

A smarter, data-driven approach to fishing.

Fishing right now

50/100
Fair

Not bad across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerUp 0.05 inHg in three hours
  • WindNearly calm at 0 mph from the N
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudOvercast at 77% cover, which keeps fish shallow longer

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

71.9°F

Wind
W 3.5 mph
Algae
Moderate

The E shores are taking the chop; the W 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 ft72°7.8 mg/L
  2. 23 ft72°7.9 mg/L
  3. 36 ft72°7.9 mg/L
  4. 43 ft72°7.7 mg/L
  5. 49 ft68°0.8 mg/L
  6. 56 ft63°0.0 mg/L
  7. 62 ft58°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

70.5°F

Wind
WSW 2.9 mph
Waves
0.1 ft
pH
7.81
Algae
Moderate

The ENE shores are taking the chop; the WSW side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

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

  1. 0 ft71°—
  2. 6 ft70°6.2 mg/L
  3. 10 ft70°5.3 mg/L
  4. 13 ft70°6.9 mg/L
  5. 16 ft71°6.5 mg/L
  6. 20 ft70°6.8 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

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind
N 0 mph
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
29.88 inHg · rising 0.05 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Up 0.5 in since yesterday

Down 0.2 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Up 0.1 in since yesterday

Down 1.2 in over the past week