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
  • BarometerDown 0.04 inHg in three hours, which often turns fish on ahead of a front
  • WindA working chop at 9 mph from the SSE
  • LightFull daylight, well off the low-light windows
  • CloudBright and clear at 17% cover

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

64.3°F

Wind
WSW 5.1 mph

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

Temperature and oxygen by depth (10 depths)

Oxygen runs out below 69 ft, so fish are held between 10 and 69 ft.

  1. 10 ft64°9.5 mg/L
  2. 16 ft64°8.8 mg/L
  3. 23 ft64°9.1 mg/L
  4. 36 ft64°9.0 mg/L
  5. 49 ft64°8.5 mg/L
  6. 56 ft63°6.3 mg/L
  7. 62 ft63°4.9 mg/L
  8. 69 ft57°0.0 mg/L
  9. 76 ft56°0.0 mg/L
  10. 82 ft55°0.0 mg/L

Temperature break near 66 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

32.0°F

Wind
SSE 11.9 mph
Waves
0.5 ft
pH
0.00
Algae
Low

The NNW shores are taking the chop; the SSE side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

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

  1. 0 ft32°—
  2. 6 ft63°9.4 mg/L
  3. 10 ft63°9.5 mg/L
  4. 13 ft63°9.5 mg/L
  5. 16 ft63°9.1 mg/L
  6. 20 ft62°8.3 mg/L

East Okoboji Lake

65.0°F

Surveyed

Silver Lake

66.0°F

Surveyed

Water readings updated .

Latest fishing report

West Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

Anglers are catching walleye and smallmouth trolling with crank baits off points.

Reported .

  • BluegillGood

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

    Reported .

Big Spirit Lake

Ramps useable

The perch bite has been good as water temperatures continue to fall. Anglers are catching good sized fish.

Reported .

  • WalleyeGood

    Trolling and livescope has worked well to target fish.

    Reported .

  • Yellow PerchGood

    Anglers are catching perch in 6-12 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 bass and panfish bite has been good.

Reported .

  • Black CrappieGood

    Anglers have been able to target quality size fish.

    Reported .

Silver Lake

Ramps useable

N/A

Weather now

77°F

Clear

Wind
SSE 9 mph
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
29.86 inHg · falling 0.04 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Steady since yesterday

Down 0.8 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Steady since yesterday

Down 0.4 in over the past week