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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Okamanpeedan Lake
Emmet County, Iowa · 2,300 acres (3.6 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Okamanpeedan Lake
Okamanpeedan Lake spreads over 2,300 acres in Emmet County, Iowa. It lies on the East Fork Des Moines River. Okamanpeedan Lake is a shallow riverine lake on the East Fork Des Moines River straddling the Iowa-Minnesota border.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end with roughly 12.7 miles of shoreline. At about 1,230 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Fairmont, is about 9.5 miles northeast.
- Size
- 2,300 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,230 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- East Fork Des Moines River
- County
- Emmet County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 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 in Okamanpeedan Lake
The fish here: walleye, northern pike, crappie, yellow perch and catfish. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 4:54 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Okamanpeedan Lake
- Fairmontabout 9.5 mi northeast
- Sherburnabout 11 mi northwest
- Esthervilleabout 12 mi southwest
- Jacksonabout 21 mi west
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Questions about Okamanpeedan Lake
What fish are in Okamanpeedan Lake?
Okamanpeedan Lake holds walleye, northern pike, crappie, yellow perch and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Okamanpeedan 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 Okamanpeedan Lake?
2,300 acres, with about 12.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Okamanpeedan Lake?
Fairmont is about 9.5 miles northeast; Sherburn is about 11 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Okamanpeedan Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Okamanpeedan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
