East Okoboji Lake
East Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately 1,835 acres (7 km²) in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States. It is part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes. The only lake to keep its Dakatoh Indian name Okoboozhy meaning reeds and rushes.
The towns of Spirit Lake and Okoboji sit along its western shore.
The lake is shallow, with an average depth of 10 ft (3 m) and a maximum depth of 22 ft (7 m). During the summer months, it is prone to stratification and to overgrowth with algae.
Geology
Geologically, the lake, like its neighbors, is a glacial pothole, a remnant of the most recent ice age approximately 13,000 years ago.
Fishing
The lake is a popular fishing destination in the region, especially for the catching of bullheads.
External link
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources site on East Okoboji Lake
- University of Iowa site on East Okoboji Lake chemistry
