Guide To Fishing At East Okoboji Lake
AKA: East Lake

Popular for vacations and weekend outings, East Okoboji Lake, is also a very popular fishing destination. This 1,800-acre lake is located in northwest Iowa, at Okoboji. This fertile fishery is outlined by nearly 17 miles of shoreline.
East Okoboji Beach at Elinor Bedell State Park offers access for fishing from the bank. Walleye, bass, crappie and musky garner a lot of attention from fishing enthusiasts. Other anglers enjoy fishing for catfish, bluegill, yellow bass, white bass, perch and northern pike. Ice fishing for perch, crappie and walleye is often very productive in winter. A marina, rental boats, three boat ramps, camping, bait, restaurants and stores are all at, or nearby, the lake.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow bass, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike at East Okoboji Lake in Iowa.
Primary fish species residing in East Okoboji Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
East Okoboji Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Boat Okoboji Rental
Rentals: Pontoon boats
712 332-5627
Parks Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
712 332-9904
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Hattie Elston State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off US Highway 71, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Highway 9 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, at the north end of the State Route 9 Bridge, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
Mau Marine
1400 Gordon Dr
Okoboji, IA 51355
712 332-5626
Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
712 332-7303
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Elinor Bedell State Park Campground - 712 337-3211
Pelzer Acres Camping by the Narrows - 712 330-8361
Ranch RV Park - 319 332-2159
Cedar Ridge Campground - 712 470-2848
Oar’s Campground - 712 470-5609
Minnewashta Campground - 712 332-2341
Fieldstone RV Park - 712 332-7631
East Okoboji Lake IA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
East Okoboji Lake
Parks Marina
24457 Stake Out Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
712 332-7303
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Fishing for walleye, bass, perch, crappie and musky in northwest IA.