The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Okabena Lake
Nobles County, Minnesota · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Okabena Lake
In Nobles County, Minnesota, Okabena Lake covers about 720 acres.
It stretches about 1.7 miles end to end with roughly 5.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,580 ft above sea level. Worthington is right by the lake. Sioux Falls, the nearest city, is about 55 miles west.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,580 ft
- County
- Nobles County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Okabena Lake
- Worthingtonon the shore
- Adrianabout 15 mi west
- Sibleyabout 15 mi southwest
- Fuldaabout 17 mi north
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 55 mi west
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Questions about Okabena Lake
What fish are in Okabena Lake?
Lakes like Okabena Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Okabena Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Okabena Lake?
About 720 acres, with about 5.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Okabena Lake?
Worthington is on the shore; Adrian is about 15 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Okabena Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Okabena Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
