East Okoboji Lake

Water levels have gone up a bit due to recent rains, but are still a few inches below crest. Area water temperatures are in the mid 50s. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Shoreline wader fishing has been improving. Most courtesy docks are still in place.

The water temperature is in the mid 50s.

Black Crappie - Fair: Using minnows and plastics has been working well for many anglers.

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

After last weeks heatwave, water temperatures have been dropping quickly. Area water temperatures are now in the 50s. Most area water levels are several inches below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Shoreline wader fishing should improve over the next week.

Black Crappie - Fair: Using minnows and plastics has been working well for many anglers.

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

The water temperature is in the mid 50s.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures have been dropping a bit slower because of last week's high temps. That heat wave has come to an end and water temperatures should begin to drop quickly. Area water temperatures remain in the mid 60's but expect a rapid drop. Most area water levels are several inches below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Shoreline wader fishing should improve over the next week.

Black Crappie - Fair: Using minnows and plastics has been working well for many anglers.

The water temperature is in the mid 60s.

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures have been dropping quickly due to colder nights. Area water temperatures are in the upper to mid 60s. Most area water levels are a couple inches below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Slowly trolling over weed beds in around 15ft of water has been working for handful of species. Many weed beds are starting to die back as water temperatures decrease.

Black Crappie - Fair: Using minnows and plastics has been working well for many anglers.

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

The water temperature is in the mid 60s.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures have been dropping quickly due to colder nights. Area water temperatures are in the upper to mid 60s. Most area water levels are slightly below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Slowly trolling over weed beds in around 15ft of water has been working for handful of species. Many weed beds are starting to die back as water temperatures decrease.

Black Crappie - Fair: Using minnows and plastics has been working well for many anglers.

The water temperature is in the upper 60s.

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures have been dropping quickly due to colder nights. Area water temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s. Most area water levels are slightly below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Many weed beds are starting to die back as water temperatures decrease.

The water temperature is in the upper 60s.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Walleye - Fair:

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures have been dropping quickly due to colder nights. Area water temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s. Most area water levels are slightly below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines. Many weed beds are starting to die back as water temperatures decrease.

The water temperature is in the low 70s.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures are currently in the upper to low 70s and should continue to slowly drop while we experience cooler nights. Most area water levels are slightly below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

The water temperature is in the upper 70s.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures are currently in the low 80s to upper 70s but should start to slowly drop while we experience cooler nights. Most area water levels are slightly below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines.

The water temperature is in the upper 70s.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm. In deeper water try using pilkie's with wigglers or slip bobber setup.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR

Water temperatures are currently in the low 80s to upper 70s but should start to slowly drop while we experience cooler nights. Most area water levels are slightly below crest. Anglers have found the most success fishing off rock points and the edges of weed lines.

The water temperature is in the upper 70s.

Black Crappie - Fair:

Bluegill - Fair: Most fish have moved deeper, but anglers can still be successful fishing from a dock or shore. Try using a small hook and piece of worm.

Walleye - Fair:

Yellow Perch - Fair: Sorting will most likely be needed.

Source: Iowa DNR