Author Topic: Spirit, Okiboji, or both? (Read 3014 times)

jordy1380 · « **on:** Jan 21, 2013, 03:49 PM »

I'm wanting to head to north Iowa country Thursday/Friday this week. I've seen pics of nice fish on FB from Kabele's trading post but the way it seems on here is that people aren't really having much luck as Kabele's says people are. I think I still wanna check it out regardless. I talked to an ice team rep gave me some names of bait shops in the area to give me some tips for fishing so I'll probably stop in and talk to some of the guys to get some ideas. Anyone got any hints/tips for me? What areas would be best to hit up in a two day trip. Best place to put me on some fish?

esox_magnum · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 04:02 PM »

Fishing is hit and miss for sure, alot of Kables pics arefrommembers and mainly their guides/guests....Eyes are doing ok on Spirit, perch are slow at best, panfish are the mainstay on West but spotty to, some days are great some are not still a bad day on the ice beats doing anything else...Emerson and Millers seem to be the better for panfish, be mobile and dont be afraid to move around and try different depths and spots untill you contact fish...

anderson_dc · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 05:28 PM »

Guys are catching perch and yellow bass on the north part of West O in the deeper water. Just look for the numerous shacks/vehicles.

tysontia · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 06:55 PM »

Really slow on both. My answer would be neither.

esox_magnum · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 07:04 PM »

Quote from: anderson_dc on Jan 21, 2013, 05:28 PM

Guys are catching perch and yellow bass on the north part of West O in the deeper water. Just look for the numerous shacks/vehicles.

From my experience this is a false statement, just some first hand info I have since I live 5 miles from there and work within sight of that spot every day....Even fished it a time or 2...

swisscheez · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 07:06 PM »

esox i hope your enjoying yourself over there might have to make some room in that town for an indiana boy to stay for good... good luck on the ice....

esox_magnum · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 07:17 PM »

We are having our moments, you could do alot worse than here thats for sure....Nice meeting you when you was here even if Jade was there LOL

Buckshots · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 07:27 PM »

People are catching limits of perch on West you just have to find them. I limited out Saturday and almost did again on Sunday. I talked to other people who got limits too. The fishings only slow for the people in the crowds. I would say the perch fishing is pretty good.

ripNlips83 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 07:09 AM »

what is the limit on perch? #

Buckshots · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 07:12 AM »

25 a day

esox_magnum · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 07:53 AM »

Gotta eat some of mine so we can catch more, almost at limit in the freezer....

ripNlips83 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 08:03 AM »

right on, so for example i could keep 25 perch, and 25 panfish

esox_magnum · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 08:07 AM »

Yes correct, remember there is a possession limit of 50 on perch but not on gills....

toothfish · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 09:04 AM »

Quote from: anderson_dc on Jan 21, 2013, 04:28 PM
Guys are catching perch and yellow bass on the north part of West O in the deeper water. Just look for the numerous shacks/vehicles.

Quote from: esox_magnum on Jan 21, 2013, 07:04 PM

From my experience this is a false statement, just some first hand info I have since I live 5 miles from there and work within sight of that spot every day....Even fished it a time or 2...

The last perch I caught was Jan 12th 2013 on the north end of West in 40 fow. Haven't been back but when I do ,that will be one of my first areas to fish.

jordy1380 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 10:32 AM »

Thanks guys for all the info. Any of you guys had any luck with walleyes? Most of kabele's pics are from spirit lake so I'm assuming that's where they stick to most of the time? I'm looking to go up there Thursday and Frida which is supposed to be the coldest two days of the week.

esox_magnum · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 02:31 PM »

Quote from: toothfish on Jan 22, 2013, 09:04 AM

Quote from: anderson_dc on Jan 21, 2013, 04:28 PM
Guys are catching perch and yellow bass on the north part of West O in the deeper water. Just look for the numerous shacks/vehicles.

The last perch I caught was Jan 12th 2013 on the north end of West in 40 fow. Haven't been back but when I do ,that will be one of my first areas to fish.

That was the 12th, we was out there Saturday and caught 1 between 4 guys....talkedto a few fishing in and around the crowd and they were not even seeing much...

anderson_dc · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 02:37 PM »

Quote from: esox_magnum on Jan 22, 2013, 02:31 PM

That was the 12th, we was out there Saturday and caught 1 between 4 guys....talkedto a few fishing in and around the crowd and they were not even seeing much...

I thought you caught limits every time you fished?

esox_magnum · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 02:43 PM »

HAHA not everytime....

jordy1380 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 03:16 PM »

Are there many campgrounds with electrical hookups? I looked online and there's one on the east side of Spirit and one on the north side of spirit. There's a few around okiboji too. Which ones got spaces with electrical hookups?

esox_magnum · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 03:29 PM »

All are closed untill April, not sure if they leave the power on or not would guess not but one never knows...There is 3 public campgrounds, Emerson ( closed for renovation) Marble Beach and Gull Point....

jordy1380 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 03:43 PM »

Dang, that idea's out then..I was just gonna get a cord and space heater and stay in my car rather than staying at a lodge or motel. Any places for a cheap nights stay?

esox_magnum · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 03:54 PM »

Camp Okoboji, Northland Inn....

rich_fisher69 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 06:21 PM »

It's winter games weekend. You better already have a room reserved or good luck!

esox_magnum · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 06:36 PM »

Oh yea forgot about winter games, betting all rooms are booked...

jordy1380 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 06:49 PM »

Lol well idea #2 slashed! Guess I might just have to wait till another weekend.

Remsen medic · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 08:44 PM »

Wondering if anybody's driving on Spirit. Heading up early Thursday morning. Plan on fishing around Stoney Point and south. Thanks

rich_fisher69 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 08:47 PM »

People have been driving on spirit for quite some time. Just stay away from the west side.

LarryClutch · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 09:22 AM »

Thinking of heading up on the 8th or 15th for a couple days. First time ice fishing the IGL. any advice would be appreciated. Looking to catch fish, would love to hook into some perch or eyes but would take a bucket full of gills or crappies. Don't have to be on the big lakes either. Thanks!

toothfish · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 10:02 AM »

Go the 8th

Feb . 14th is last day for Walleye.

Gman64 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 02, 2013, 09:27 PM »

Have heard its slow slow slow on Spirit, Okiboji anybody doing any good?

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Author Topic: Spirit, Okiboji, or both? (Read 3014 times)