Fishing right now

50/100
Fair

Not bad across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerFlat over three hours
  • WindNearly calm at 0 mph from the N
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudBright and clear at 7% cover

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

77.4°F

Wind
SW 0.6 mph
Algae
Moderate

The NE shores are taking the chop; the SW 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 ft77°9.1 mg/L
  2. 23 ft75°7.5 mg/L
  3. 36 ft73°4.0 mg/L
  4. 43 ft72°2.6 mg/L
  5. 49 ft66°0.0 mg/L
  6. 56 ft59°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 53 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

78.3°F

Waves
0.0 ft
pH
7.95
Algae
Heavy bloom
Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

Oxygen runs out below 20 ft, so fish are held between 0 and 20 ft.

  1. 0 ft78°
  2. 6 ft78°8.9 mg/L
  3. 10 ft78°7.2 mg/L
  4. 13 ft77°8.6 mg/L
  5. 16 ft75°2.1 mg/L
  6. 20 ft75°1.5 mg/L

Temperature break near 15 ft.

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

72°F

Clear

Wind
N 0 mph
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
29.84 inHg · steady 0.00 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Down 0.1 in since yesterday

Down 0.2 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Up 0.5 in since yesterday

Steady over the past week