West Okoboji Lake, Natural lake in Dickinson County, Iowa, US.
West Okoboji Lake spans 3,847 acres with a maximum depth of 154 feet, forming part of the Iowa Great Lakes system.
The Dakota Sioux people inhabited the region and named the lake Minnetonka, which translates to great waters in their native language.
The surrounding communities of Arnolds Park, Okoboji, West Okoboji, and Wahpeton maintain strong connections to their Native American heritage through preserved names.
The lake offers year-round activities including motor boating, water skiing, sailing, swimming, and fishing for various species such as yellow perch and walleye.
West Okoboji Lake stands as Iowa's deepest lake with exceptional water clarity, earning recognition on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Outstanding Waters list.
Location: Dickinson County
Elevation above the sea: 426 m
GPS coordinates: 43.38440,-95.15940
Latest update: May 29, 2025 12:30
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