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Lake Information for East Okoboji Lake


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Description: 

East Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately 1,835 acres (7.43 kmĀ²) in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The name derives from its Dakatoh Indian name, Okoboozhy, meaning reeds and rushes.

The towns of Spirit Lake and Okoboji sit along its western shore.

The lake is shallow, with an average depth of 10 ft (3 m) and a maximum depth of 22 ft (7 m). During the summer months, it is prone to stratification and to overgrowth with algae.

Fishing Description: 

The major species include: bluegill, bullhead, channel catfish, walleye, white bass, and yellow perch.

Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: 

East Okoboji has 12- to 18-inch white bass and fishing is best when the spillway is flowing in from Spirit Lake. Fish right where it empties into East. Use crankbaits around 2 inches long, or a jig and minnow.

Fish: 
Channel Catfish
Fish: 
Sunfish
Fish: 
Walleye
Fish: 
Catfish Family
Optional Information
Maximum depth: 
22ft
Surface area: 
1835.00
Name: 
East Okoboji Lake
Lake type: 
lake
State: 
Iowa

Businesses Located Nearby

Bait & Tackle

    Stan's Bait Shop
  • 2306 Okoboji Ave - Milford, IA
  • (712) 338-2586
    Kabele's Trading Post
  • 504 Hill Ave - Spirit Lake, IA
  • (712) 336-1512

Boat Rental

    Bridges Bay Resort
  • 630 Linden Dr - Arnolds Park, IA
  • (605) 334-2371
    Bridgewater Boat
  • 3130 18th St - Spirit Lake, IA
  • (712) 336-3906

Vacation Rental


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