Milford Creek

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Boat Launch

Yes

Carry-in Launch

Toilet

Boat Dock

Species in Milford Creek

Overview

Smallmouth, largemouth, walleye and pike all available! Known for trophies, including state records.

Milford Creek Map

Features

West Okoboji Lake: Located in northwestern Iowa, West Okoboji, one of Iowa’s Great Lakes, is the second largest natural lake in Iowa and has a reputation for producing trophy quality fish, including state record fish. Anglers should be aware of the special fishing regulations for the Iowa Great Lakes as they differ from other waters in the state. Check a current regulation booklet for details. East Okoboji Lake: East Okoboji Lake is the middle of the three Iowa Great Lakes. As with the other Great Lakes, special regulations are in effect. Be sure to consult the current regulations booklet for details. Minnewashta and Upper & Lower Gar Lake: These smaller lakes attached to East and West Okoboji Lakes contain many of the same fisheries but the statuses of the fisheries fluctuate with natural reproduction and movement from the other lakes.

Forage

West Okoboji Lake: Yellow perch and bluegill are the primary forage base for many of the larger game fish. Chubs, suckers, various shiners and other minnows add to the diversity of the forage base. Juvenile panfish and rough fish are also important food sources to larger predator species. East Okoboji Lake: Juvenile and adult perch and bluegill are the primary forage for many of the larger gamefish. Fathead minnow, bluntnose minnow, spottail shiner, and suckers add to the diversity of the forage base. Aquatic insects and their larvae are utilized during periods of abundance. Minnewashta, Upper & Lower Gar Lakes: Juvenile and adult perch and bluegill are primarily utilized by larger game fish. Fathead minnow, bluntnose minnow, gizzard shad and rough fish add to the diversity of the forage base. Aquatic insects and their larvae are also important food sources.

Seasonal Movements

East Okoboji Lake: IIn early spring (and at other times when a strong current is flowing over the Orleans spillway) large numbers of walleye congregate at the narrows, bridge and spillway.

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Fish Species

Bluegill

No survey data

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No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

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Crappie

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

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Largemouth bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

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No Survey Data

Muskellunge

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

Species Lengths

No Survey Data

Northern pike

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

Species Lengths

No Survey Data

Perch

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

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No Survey Data

Smallmouth bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

Species Lengths

No Survey Data

Walleye

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

Species Lengths

No Survey Data

White bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.

Species Lengths

No Survey Data