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
  • BarometerUp 0.03 inHg in three hours
  • WindBreezy at 13 mph from the NNE
  • LightFirst light — the best window of the day
  • CloudOvercast at 89% cover, which keeps fish shallow longer

Based on 7 of 8 signals.

West Okoboji Lake

64.8°F

Wind
N 1.8 mph

The S shores are taking the chop; the N side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (4 depths)

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

  1. 62 ft65°9.6 mg/L
  2. 69 ft68°9.2 mg/L
  3. 76 ft67°9.9 mg/L
  4. 82 ft67°10.2 mg/L

Big Spirit Lake

32.0°F

Wind
SE 5.1 mph
Waves
0.5 ft
pH
0.00
Algae
Low

The NW shores are taking the chop; the SE side is sheltered.

Temperature and oxygen by depth (6 depths)
  1. 0 ft32°—
  2. 6 ft65°6.5 mg/L
  3. 10 ft55°4.9 mg/L
  4. 13 ft73°7.9 mg/L
  5. 16 ft55°10.4 mg/L
  6. 20 ft56°8.8 mg/L

Temperature break near 15 ft.

East Okoboji Lake

60.0°F

Surveyed

Silver Lake

60.0°F

Surveyed

Water readings updated .

Latest fishing report

West Okoboji Lake

Ramps useable

N/A

  • BluegillGood

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

    Reported .

Big Spirit Lake

Ramps useable

The perch and crappie bite has been good this fall. Anglers are catching good-sized fish. Boat ramps have been full.

Reported .

  • Black CrappieGood

    Anglers are catching quality-sized fish.

    Reported .

  • Yellow PerchGood

    Anglers are catching perch from the weedline out to 15 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 panfish bite is good.

Reported .

  • Black CrappieGood

    Anglers are targeting quality-sized fish.

    Reported .

Silver Lake

Ramps useable

N/A

Weather now

45°F

Cloudy

Wind
NNE 13 mph
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
30.39 inHg · rising 0.03 in 3h

Updated .

Lake level

West Okoboji Lake

Up 0.4 in since yesterday

Up 0.2 in over the past week

Big Spirit Lake

Up 0.1 in since yesterday

Up 0.2 in over the past week