Panfish (blue gill, crappies, yellow bass) have been biting on west and east Lake Okoboji. Big Spirit Lake has had a good perch bite with anglers catching various year classes and there’s been an excellent walleye bite there as well. On east Lake Okoboji, pike have been feeding on small baitfish by the docks on the north bay.
Best Presentations:
- Okoboji for panfish – Element 82 mini tube jigs and white spikes/wigglers have been working well. Schucks lures with live bait also work and guides are mostly using red worm on bobbers Target deep points and bays.
- Big Spirit – Element 82 mini tube jigs and Schucks lures with white spikes/wigglers as well. Target the deep weed lines for perch. Walleye are deeper and biting on leeches and night crawlers with spinners.
Water conditions: 80 degrees water temps, some areas very clear, some areas are dirty due to heavy rain.
Kabeles Trading Post & Lodge
504 Hill Avenue
Spirit Lake, IA
712-336-1512
www.kabeles.com