Fishing right now

50/100
Fair

Not bad across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerUp 0.04 inHg in three hours
  • WindNearly calm at 0 mph from the N
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudBright and clear at 24% cover

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

73.8°F

Wind
NNW 5.5 mph
Algae
Moderate

The SSE shores are taking the chop; the NNW 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 ft74°7.7 mg/L
  2. 23 ft74°8.0 mg/L
  3. 36 ft74°8.0 mg/L
  4. 43 ft74°7.8 mg/L
  5. 49 ft69°3.3 mg/L
  6. 56 ft59°0.0 mg/L
  7. 62 ft57°0.0 mg/L
  8. 69 ft57°0.0 mg/L
  9. 76 ft56°0.0 mg/L
  10. 82 ft56°0.0 mg/L

Temperature break near 53 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

73.3°F

Wind
NNE 5.4 mph
Waves
0.1 ft
pH
7.92
Algae
Moderate

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 ft73°
  2. 6 ft73°7.8 mg/L
  3. 10 ft73°8.0 mg/L
  4. 13 ft73°8.0 mg/L
  5. 16 ft73°7.6 mg/L
  6. 20 ft73°8.0 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

55°F

Clear

Wind
N 0 mph
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
30.07 inHg · rising 0.04 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Down 0.4 in since yesterday

Up 1.4 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Down 0.2 in since yesterday

Down 0.1 in over the past week