West Lake Okoboji
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Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocksBass spent the day in 10-15’ super finicky then moved up shallow at sunset to feed along rock.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
First bass tournament of the year (team tournament) we drove down from MN to Iowa. First time fishing Okoboji. We learned a lot about the lake. It is heavily pressured and features many tournaments. It was also walleye opener so the lake was very busy. It's been a cooler spring than average so the vegetation growth was behind. We caught some quality fish but it was a grind. Structure jig on laydowns and docks seemed to be the best bet. Subtle presentation. Fun time to open up the season.
- Mike DeBruinBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Work bait over shallow water in the canals
- Mike DeBruinBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Pulling crankbaits over the submerged weeds produced some quality fish
- DoonanBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueStructure JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDocks
Fished main lake docks on West and East. It was a cloudy day so fish where under docks and off to the sides as well. Pitched jigs and wacky rigs.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged 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 success throwing up into 5-6 ft and dragging it back into 10-12 ft of water.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Hitting holes in veggitation. Finessing the Texas rig slow. Bites were when the worm was sitting still. No reaction bites yet.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted Grass
Skipping deep under dock next Ricky shore. Ran craw trailer with it.
