West Lake Okoboji (IA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about West Lake Okoboji?

West Lake Okoboji is the second largest Iowa "Great Lake" with total surface acres of 3,900. West Lake Okoboji has an average depth of about 38 feet and a maximum depth of 136 feet. The Lake presents numerous fishing opportunites for both large and smallmouth bass, panfish, walleye, northern pike and muskie. Many species stay close to shore and docks on this heavily developed lake during the early season shortly after ice out. As fish move deeper in the warmer months of May, June, and July, they can be found on deep weedlines of approximatey 20-30 feet deep which can be easy to find on a depth finder. West Lake Okoboji is separated from its shallower sister lake Easy Lake Okoboji by highway 71 to the southeast.

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

West Lake Okoboji is a 3847.11 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 39ft. and a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in West Lake Okoboji?

West Lake Okoboji contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike, Catfish.

View Temp DataNew

42 Fishing Reports

154 Followers

Map
Reports (42)
Products (50)
Techniques (11)
Explore Nearby
Learn More

Species

Largemouth Bass16

Season

Spring (Current)16

West Lake Okoboji Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

42 Reports on West Lake Okoboji

16 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Ways Raasch
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Grass Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Grass Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Caught all my fish just Flippin docks. Was fishing a stretch that I haven't fished before and just put the trolling motor down and went. I could definitely see the potential of catching a big bag doing this seeing as... Read More
video
Ways recommended this gear for West Lake Okoboji, IA
Hotbait
Outkast Tackle Stealth Feider Jig 5/8 oz / Money Craw
$8.49
Z-Man Hella CrawZ Green Pumpkin / 3 3/4"
$4.49
Sufix 131 Braided Line 30lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green
$38.99
Ryan Lowe
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Flipping docks in early spring produced a lot of big bass.
Ryan recommended this gear for West Lake Okoboji, IA
Hotbait
Outkast Tackle Stealth Feider Jig 1/2 oz / Feider Craw
$7.99
Big Bite Baits Swimming Craw Green Pumpkin / 3"
$3.49
Sunline Super FC Sniper 20lb / 165 Yards
$22.99
Daiwa Steez A TW Casting Reel Left / 7.1:1
Out of Stock
G. Loomis GLX Casting Rods 7'1" / Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Football Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Football Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Early morning fish can be found in the shallow channels with a spook. If they miss the spook, throw in with a wacky rigged stickbait. Later in the day, move to deeper weedlines with a natural colored jig/craw. I had... Read More
Recommended gear for West Lake Okoboji, IA
Heddon Super Spook Jr. Wounded Shad / 3 1/2"
Out of Stock
Yum Dinger Worm 5" Watermelon/Red Flake / 5"
$3.29

Subscribe to Email Updates for the Latest 2023 West Lake Okoboji Fishing Reports

Top ProductsReported on West Lake Okoboji for Spring Largemouth Bass

Talk to an Expert

Top Baits Reported

HotbaitBest Seller

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Magic / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$7.49

Hotbait

Booyah

Buzz Buzzbait 3/8 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$5.29

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

HotbaitBest Seller

Roboworm

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.79

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

On Sale

Berkley

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$4.99~~$5.99~~

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Bhite Delight

HotbaitBest Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 3/8 oz / Bhite Delight

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / Black/Blue

HotbaitBest Seller

Outkast Tackle

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.29

Best Seller

Strike King

Rage Menace Grub Blue Craw / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.99

Best Seller

Berkley

PowerBait Pit Boss 4" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$5.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Outkast Tackle

Stealth Feider Jig 5/8 oz / Money Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$8.49

Z-Man

Hella CrawZ Green Pumpkin / 3 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$4.49

Big Bite Baits

Swimming Craw Green Pumpkin / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$3.49

Heddon

Super Spook Jr. Wounded Shad / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Football Jigs

$7.99

Yum

Dinger Worm 5" Watermelon/Red Flake / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Football Jigs

$3.29

Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck

Best Seller

Yamamoto

Zako Swimbait 4" / Green Pumpkin/Black Fleck

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$6.49

Double Colorado Blade Spinnerbait 1/2 oz / Pearl Shad

Hotbait

War Eagle

Double Colorado Blade Spinnerbait 1/2 oz / Pearl Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$7.79

HotbaitBest Seller

Outkast Tackle

Cage Feider Jig 1/2 oz / Bream

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$7.99

Berkley

PowerBait The General Green Pumpkin Candy / 5 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Megabass

6" Magdraft Swimbait Brownie / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$14.99

Hotbait

River2Sea

Whopper Plopper 90 Perch / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$12.99

Z-Man

CrossEyeZ Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$9.99

Yum

Dinger Worm 5" - Bulk Pack Green Pumpkin / 30 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$10.29

SPRO

Bronzeye Frog 65 Leopard / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$11.19

Tour Level Skirted Football Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin Candy

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Tour Level Skirted Football Jig 1/2 oz / Green Pumpkin Candy

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$5.49

Super Stainless Buzzbait 3/8 oz / Black / Blue

Hotbait

Terminator

Super Stainless Buzzbait 3/8 oz / Black / Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$6.79

Z-Man

Finesse WormZ 7" / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$3.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Berkley

PowerBait Power Worm 7" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$5.99

Strike King

Thunder Cricket 3/8 oz / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$13.99

Best Seller

Strike King

Rage Craw Black Blue Flake / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.99

Other Top Reported Products

Best Seller

VMC

Wide Gap Hook 4/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$2.99

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$209.99

Drop Shot Weight - Tear Drop 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin

Best Seller

Woo! Tungsten

Drop Shot Weight - Tear Drop 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$6.29

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 20lb / 165 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$22.99

Best Seller

VMC

Neko Hook #1 / 6 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$2.99

Best Seller

VMC

Crossover Pliers Standard

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$14.99

Best Seller

VMC

Finesse Neko Hook #2

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.99

Sufix

131 Braided Line 30lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$38.99

Daiwa

Steez A TW Casting Reel Left / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$499.99

G. Loomis

GLX Casting Rods 7'1" / Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$505.00

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 8lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 8lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$26.99

Best Seller

VMC

Crossover Ring 10pk Black / 6mm

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$4.49

G-Finesse Aaron Martens Drop Shot Hook 1/0

Best Seller

Gamakatsu

G-Finesse Aaron Martens Drop Shot Hook 1/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$3.99

Daiwa

Tatula 100 Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$179.99

Sufix

Advance Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$23.99

VMC

Octopus Hook #2 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$2.79

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on West Lake Okoboji

Choose a top technique based upon West Lake Okoboji Reports filed by local anglers.

Buzzbaits 19%

Structure Jigs 19%

Grass Jigs 13%

Bladed Jigs 6%

Drop Shot 6%

Football Jigs 6%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) 6%

Spinnerbaits 6%

Swim Jigs 6%

Texas Rigs (Worming) 6%

Wacky Rigs 6%

West Lake Okoboji (IA)Fishing Reports

West Lake Okoboji Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Grass Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Ways recommended this gear for West Lake Okoboji, IA

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Ryan recommended this gear for West Lake Okoboji, IA

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Football Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

Recommended gear for West Lake Okoboji, IA

Top ProductsReported on West Lake Okoboji for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

Other Top Reported Products

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on West Lake Okoboji

Learn More about West Lake Okoboji

What do you need to know about West Lake Okoboji?

What is West Lake Okoboji's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in West Lake Okoboji?