Fishing right now

60/100
Good

Worth getting out across the lakes.

What went into this
  • BarometerUp 0.02 inHg in three hours
  • WindA working chop at 7 mph from the NE
  • LightAfter dark
  • CloudBroken cloud at 52% cover

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

71.4°F

Wind
NNE 6.8 mph
Algae
Moderate

The SSW shores are taking the chop; the NNE 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 ft71°7.8 mg/L
  2. 23 ft71°7.8 mg/L
  3. 36 ft72°7.8 mg/L
  4. 43 ft71°7.7 mg/L
  5. 49 ft71°6.6 mg/L
  6. 56 ft60°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 ft55°0.0 mg/L

Temperature break near 53 ft.

Big Spirit Lake

70.0°F

Wind
E 5.8 mph
Waves
0.0 ft
pH
7.87
Algae
Heavy bloom

The W shores are taking the chop; the E side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)

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

  1. 0 ft70°
  2. 6 ft70°6.5 mg/L
  3. 10 ft70°5.7 mg/L
  4. 13 ft70°7.2 mg/L
  5. 16 ft70°6.9 mg/L
  6. 20 ft70°7.1 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

50°F

Clear

Wind
NE 7 mph
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
30.27 inHg · rising 0.02 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Steady since yesterday

Down 0.7 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Down 0.1 in since yesterday

Down 1.7 in over the past week