East Okoboji Lake
East Okoboji Lake covers 1,835 acres with a maximum depth of 21 feet. Iowa DNR reports good black crappie and bass, growing bluegill populations, and annual walleye and muskellunge stockings.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked most years
Largemouth Bass
Average about 17 in
Crappie
Good with quality sizes
Bluegill
Averages 6.5-7 in
Muskellunge
Stocked
Northern Pike
Listed
Smallmouth Bass
Listed
White Bass
Listed
Channel Catfish
Stocked
Yellow Perch
Listed
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hattie Elston Boat RampRampNamed in DNR management notesDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 19-25 in release | 3 |
| Muskellunge | 40 in | 1 |
| Largemouth Bass | 15 in | 3 (black bass combined) |
| Smallmouth Bass | 15 in | 3 (black bass combined) |
| Northern Pike | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 3 |
| Crappie | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Bluegill | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Yellow Perch | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Channel Catfish | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 8 (cats combined) |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near East Okoboji Lake ↗Local tips
- Walleye 19-25 in must be released.
- Muskellunge: 40 in minimum, limit 1.
- Weed treatments occur annually; zebra mussels and watermilfoil present.
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