Muskie are not found in large numbers on the chain of lakes, however, there definitely is a fishable population of them with some big fish too. There are a good amount of anglers who do target muskie on the chain and they will usually stick to the big 3 lakes since there is so much potential. Take a look below to learn more about the fishing on these lakes.
Big Spirt Lake
East Okoboji Lake is 1,835 acres with an average depth of 9 to 10 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake is has a lot of homes on it and about 85% of the shoreline is developed. This lake is smaller and much shallower than Big Spirit Lake, but it still is good fishery for a variety of fish species. Spring through early summer provides good fishing for a variety of fish such as bass and panfish. This lake is loaded with a variety of panfish, so if you’re just looking for action, this can be a fun lake to fish. There are some very nice muskie available in this lake with many anglers having success catching nice muskie from shore at the Okoboji Spillway. The walleye fishing can be very good in the spring and fall, but in the summer, anglers usually report better catches of walleye out in Big Spirit Lake during the summer months.
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East Okoboji Lake
East Okoboji Lake is 1,835 acres with an average depth of 9 to 10 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake is has a lot of homes on it and about 85% of the shoreline is developed. This lake is smaller and much shallower than Big Spirit Lake, but it still is good fishery for a variety of fish species. Spring through early summer provides good fishing for a variety of fish such as bass and panfish. This lake is loaded with a variety of panfish, so if you’re just looking for action, this can be a fun lake to fish. There are some very nice muskie available in this lake with many anglers having success catching nice muskie from shore at the Okoboji Spillway. The walleye fishing can be very good in the spring and fall, but in the summer, anglers usually report better catches of walleye out in Big Spirit Lake during the summer months.
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West Okoboji Lake
West Okoboji Lake is a very popular fishing lake and is right up there with Big Spirit Lake for producing a lot of quality fish all season long. This lake covers more than 3,800 acres and it is a very popular lake for fishing and boating. West Okoboji Lake is known for producing trophy fish, including the state record tiger muskie, northern pike and smallmouth bass. It is home to so many more species of fish including walleye, largemouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, yellow bass, white bass, catfish and more.
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Learn More About Muskie
Our muskie section is huge with information on the best live baits, lures, where to catch them and how to catch them. Visit our muskie page to learn more.
