East Lake Okoboji

Q: What do you need to know about 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

Q: What is East Lake Okoboji 's size, depth, and clarity?

East Lake Okoboji is a 6213.97 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in East Lake Okoboji ?

East Lake Okoboji contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch.

Species

Largemouth Bass5

Season

Fall (Current)5

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East Lake Okoboji OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Spinnerbaits
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Structure Jigs
1
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
1
Texas Rigs (Worming)
1
Tubes
1

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Largemouth Bass5 Reports

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4" Craw Tube Green Pumpkin / 4"

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Buzzbaits 1/2 oz / Black Gold

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4" Craw Tube Green Pumpkin / 4"

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KVD Perfect Plastics Rodent Black Blue Flake / 4"

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PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg Black Blue Fleck / 4"

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Tungsten Flipping Jig 3/8 oz / Black & Blue

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Horny Toad Black/Chartreuse / 4 1/4"

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PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait Electric Blue Chartreuse / 3 3/4"

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East Lake Okoboji Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

29 Reports on East Lake Okoboji

5 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Fall

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Ways Raasch
Blue Ambassador
9/25/23
72° (Water)
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Bluegill
Ways recommended this gear for East Lake Okoboji , IA
Hotbait
Big Bite Baits 4" Craw Tube Green Pumpkin / 4"
$4.49
VMC Ringed HD Wide Gap Hook 4/0
$3.79
WOO! Tungsten Flipping Weight - Never Chip Series 3/8 oz / Matte Black
$8.99
Sunline Super FC Sniper 20lb / 165 Yards
$22.99
GFarmFishing
Gold Ambassador
9/23/23
68° (Water)
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Worming)
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Worming) in Fall (Docks)
East Boji had low water and the docks that had just a little bit deeper water on them held the better quality fish. Biggest was a 5.25. The majority of the bites were deep under the docks. The reel was... Read More
Grant recommended this gear for East Lake Okoboji , IA
Hotbait
Strike King KVD Perfect Plastics Rodent Black Blue Flake / 4"
$5.99
Lew's Pro Skip & Pitch Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel Right / 8.3:1
$199.99
Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
10/5/22
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Fall (Ledges)
Early mornings the bass can be found chasing baitfish from deep water and pinning them against steep drop offs and busting on the surface. Look for the shallowest water that drops off to 20-50ft and throw spinnerbaits with power swimmers... Read More
Recommended gear for East Lake Okoboji , IA
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Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait Electric Blue Chartreuse / 3 3/4"
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