East Okoboji Lake
Lake, Dickinson County. Iowa, United States.
43.4072, -95.0754 — View on the map
- Area
- 743 ha
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Iowa fishing license (Iowa DNR)
- Step-free access
- yes
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Largemouth bass 38.1 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
Northern pikeEsox lucius
MuskellungeEsox masquinongy
Common carpCyprinus carpio
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
WalleyeSander vitreus
Iowa DNR Fish Iowa lake search (species list)
Local rules
Location (Iowa DNR): east edge of Okoboji. Other species listed: Yellow Bullhead, Freshwater Drum. Facilities: Accessible Facilities, Boat Access, Good/Excellent Shorefishing, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Boat Rental.
Area rules (Iowa) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – public lakes | 38.1 cm |
| Black bass – interior streams and river impoundments | 30.5 cm |
| Walleye – Mississippi River pools | 38.1 cm |
Access
Accessible Facilities, Boat Access, Good/Excellent Shorefishing, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Boat Rental
Official sources
- Fish Iowa — East Okoboji Lake (Iowa DNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fish Iowa lake search — Iowa DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)