East Lake Okoboji

East Lake Okoboji is a nearly 1,900 surface acre lake in the northwest corner of Iowa.  West Lake Okoboji meets the East Lake and is divided by Highway 71. Along with West Lake and Spirit Lake, these three waterbodies make up almost 80% of the total surface area of lakes in Iowa.  The average depth of East Lake Okoboji is 10 feet with a maximum depth of 22 feet in Smith's Bay. Fish species include walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, muskies, catfish, and a number of panfish.  In the past, the long slender Lake felt like a river because of its shape and shoreline of reeds. This resulted in its current name which translates from the Native America word "Okkoboozhy," or "reeds."  The lake is almost completely developed with year-round and vacation properties. Nearby towns include Spirit Lake