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West Okoboji Lake


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Rating - Good   

Sunday, Dec 10 2023
The lake is mostly open, but ice has begun to form in many bays. Black Crappie - Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill - Good: TryUse pilkies with wigglers or a slip bobber setup. Pumpkinseed - Good: Walleye - Good: Minnows and plastics work well. Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting may be needed.

Sunday, Dec 10 2023



GPS

GPS: 43.3821° N, 95.1588° W

Access Info

Amenities at West Okoboji Lake include: Boat Access Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Fish Cleaning Station

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West Okoboji Lake

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Good

The lake is mostly open, but ice has begun to form in many bays. Black Crappie - Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Bluegill - Good: TryUse pilkies with wigglers or a slip bobber setup. Pumpkinseed - Good: Walleye - Good: Minnows and plastics work well. Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting may be needed.


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