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West Lake Okoboji conditions today

West Lake Okoboji, Iowa
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Water level

4.14ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 12 to 15 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 50°F, 92% chance of rain. Tuesday: SW wind 7 to 11 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 61°F.

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4.14ft (gage datum)

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0.50 ft above the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

West Lake Okoboji was at 4.14 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (0.00 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 3.64 ft, so the lake is 0.50 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 49°F.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Iowa
County
Dickinson County
Elevation
1,398 ft
USGS gauge
06604200, West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA
Coordinates
43.3844° N, 95.1594° W

Background reading: West Lake Okoboji on Wikipedia

About West Lake Okoboji

Set in Dickinson County, Iowa, West Lake Okoboji is a natural lake. The water surface sits about 1,398 ft above sea level.

We read the level from USGS gauge 06604200, listed as West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

West Lake Okoboji questions

Is it windy on West Lake Okoboji today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 12 to 15 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 50°F, 92% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at West Lake Okoboji right now?

West Lake Okoboji was at 4.14 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (0.00 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 3.64 ft, so the lake is 0.50 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 49°F.

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