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Topic: East Okoboji Lake

	East Okoboji Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		East Okoboji Lake is a natural body of water, approximately 1,835 acres (7.43 km²) in area, in Dickinson County in northwest Iowa in the United States.
		The lake is shallow, with an average depth of 10 ft (3 m) and a maximum depth of 22 ft (7 m).
		The lake is a popular fishing destination in the region, especially for the catching of bullheads.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Okoboji_Lake (208 words)

	Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council - Lake Information
		East Lake is a 1,835-acre lake with an average depth of 10 feet and a maximum depth of 22 feet.
		This lake is a small shallow natural lake of 272 acres with an average depth of nearly 10 feet and a maximum depth of 15 feet.
		West Okoboji is the premiere lake for scuba diving because of its greater clarity and depth.
	www.watersafetycouncil.org /lakeinfo/index.html (3054 words)

	Iowa Great Lakes Region ~ Spirit Lake, Okoboji, Arnolds Park, Milford, and the rest of the Iowa Great Lakes Region!
		The northern shore of the lake straddles the border with Minnesota.
		East Okoboji is often fishermens' choice for many species of fish when the other local lakes are crowded or unproductive, though it is becoming more and more popular among water sports enthusiasts as well.
		It begins at the foot of Big Spirit Lake, from which it is separated by a narrow isthmus, and runs south until it meets West Okoboji at the bridges that seperate the cities of Okoboji and Arnolds Park.
	www.iowagreatlakes.net (1081 words)

	Siouxland Outdoors with Larry Myhre
		The flagship of the region is West Lake Okoboji.
		East Okoboji is a relatively long, narrow lake, fed at the north end by waters overflowing from Big Spirit.
		Although East Lake is a long, narrow body of water totaling 1,835 acres with a maximum depth of 22 feet, only the southern one-third of the lake, from Stony Point on down, hosts a winter walleye fishery.
	www.siouxlandoutdoors.com /IowaGreatLakes/glice2.html (3034 words)

	Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: NRI Info--Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
		Spirit, Okoboji, East Okoboji, Gar-lakes, Center and the smaller lakes are all described physically and in their formation.
		Diatoms were collected in East Lake Okoboji and examined as well as chemical analysis of East Lake Okoboji.
		Results indicated the lake to be an akaline, shallow, non-stratified, moderately hard lake with a large spring and fall bloom of diatoms with a dense blue-green algae bloom in mid-summer.
	www.inhf.org /NRIlakeside.htm (1941 words)

	Mitchell County Press
		Lake Belva Deer (Keokuk): Bluegill fishing continues to be excellent: concentrate on the shallow water area where the fish are spawning and use small jigs tipped with wax worms or pieces of worm.
		Lake Macbride (Johnson): Crappies are being caught from the shallow water brush piles using minnows under bobbers or a jig and minnow combination.
		Diamond Lake (Poweshiek): Bluegills spawning in the shallows are being caught on small baits, while spawning catfish are being caught on night crawlers in the shallow rocky areas of the lake.
	www.mcpress.com /articles/2005/06/08/outdoor_news/outdoors03.txt (4035 words)

	Okoboji News
		It took only 10 minutes for land that Spirit Lake's Bedell family had shared with the Hoien family for about 40 years to be repurchased by Tom Bedell and his wife Molly at auction Thursday morning.
		The developer of Iowa's first resort park is under scrutiny from state environmental inspectors for allegedly allowing pollutants to enter East Okoboji Lake.
		Environmental groups accuse owners of 'Bridges Bay' resort, which is being built on East Lake Okoboji, Iowa of polluting the water and air.
	www.topix.net /city/okoboji-ia (638 words)

	Glacial Landmarks Trail
		The clues to these past origins are everywhere - in the clusters of natural lakes and wetlands, in the boggy swales scattered among irregularly shaped hills, and in the boulders and gravels perched on sideslopes and hilltops.
		The hogsback rises nearly 40 feet, and it narrowly separates Marble Lake on the east from Hottes Lake on the west.
		The lakes and wetlands are a refuge for Giant Canada geese, reintroduced to Iowa in 1964 and now the most commonly seen waterfowl in the area.
	www.igsb.uiowa.edu /browse/glatrail/glatrail.htm (1677 words)

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		This monument erected on Pilsbury’s Point on West Okoboji, Lake, Arnolds Park, Iowa, was dedicated by the 25th General Assembly of Iowa on July 25, 1895.
		At the east front of the Monument are placed the Gardner and Luce Cabin markers, which were duplicated and reset on July 12, 1976 by The Ladies Of The Lake Chapter, NSDAR.
		This marker, on the lawn of the present Okoboji Town Hall on Highway 71, marks the location of the Granger Cabin, one block East, which was occupied by Carl Granger, who was first shot, then decapitated during the massacre.
	www.iowagreatlakes.com /_ent/areaattractions/sl_massacre/index.asp (986 words)

	Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council - Boating Information
		The Lake Patrol is not capable of marking all navigational hazards.
		The 10 MPH speed restriction within 300 of shore applies to all the natural lakes whether or not there is a buoy placed.
		Congested Area — Smith’s Bay, west of the Highway #71 bridge to Pillsbury and Ft Dodge Point on West Lake Okoboji - and the area east of Highway #71 on East Lake Okoboji are heavily congested boating areas.
	www.watersafetycouncil.org /boatinginfo/index.html (2798 words)

	TheHistoryNet \| Wild West \| Spirit Lake Massacre
		In the spring of 1857, the renegade Wahpekute Dakota Chief Inkpaduta and his band of warriors descended on the homesteads near Spirit Lake in northwestern Iowa and committed murder and mayhem.
		The Indians were not permitted to fish from those lakes or even place a canoe in the waters.
		The sight of the log cabins and fences incensed them, according to one account, to "bloodlust and butchery," for this was viewed as an invasion of their sacred shores.
	historynet.com /we/bl-spirit-lake-massacre (1685 words)

	The Ecology of Lake West Okoboji
		These changes are also experienced by lakes, and influence the life cycles and ecology of plants and animals that live in them.
		Okoboji is called a "dimictic" or twice-mixing lake, while the shallow lakes that mix more frequently are called "polymictic", or many-mixing lakes.
		The distribution of macrophytes is limited to the littoral or shoreline zone of lakes where the water is shallow and clear enough for light to reach the bottom.
	www.okobojiprotectiveassociation.org /ecology.html (1768 words)

	The Albert Lea Tribune
		Cruising Lake Street in Arnolds Park in a classic car and slowly turning around in front of the State Pier is a tradition.
		That's why many people bring their bicycles to Okoboji, Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake, Wahpeton, West Okoboji, Orleans and Milford, the towns that surround the connected lakes of Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, East Okoboji Lake and several smaller lakes.
		This one crosses the channel between East Okoboji Lake and West Okoboji Lake.
	www.albertleatribune.com /articles/2006/06/16/sports/sports3.txt (597 words)

	Jet Ski
		Nestled in the northwest corner of Iowa, Lake Okoboji, its east and west portions and Spirit Lake a little farther north offer Midwesterners a place to let loose a bit - without leaving the nation's heartland.
		During the summer, these lakes are host to such events as regattas, 3.5-mile open-water swims and huge fireworks displays on Spirit and Okoboji.
		It's Mardi Gras in the middle of the lake on Gull Island.
	www.jetski.com /article.cfm?id=435 (580 words)

	Lakeside Bed and Breakfast Inn, Spirit Lake, Iowa
		Lakeside is the only B & B on the lake and we have created a relaxing environment to encourage you to "downshift" from your daily pressures.
		This cottage is directly on the lake with a Queen bed with a wonderful view of the lake and glass shower.
		This cottage is also directly on the lake with an in room soaking tub and shower.
	www.nwiowabb.com /lakeside.htm (573 words)

	Okoboji
		Okoboji is a small resort community in Northwest Iowa.
		Okoboji is a thriving and active town in the summer months and a quiet, restful community in the off-season.
		Okoboji is a lifestyle, it is a mindset to enjoy life to the fullest, and a place where your dreams can come true.
	www.okobojibathandbody.com /okoboji.htm (154 words)

	Redwood Resort - Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The main attractions of the Iowa Great Lakes region are the glacier-carved lakes known for both their impressive scenic splendor and the many recreational opportunities.
		Redwood Resort, on beautiful Lost Island Lake, is a family-oriented resort offering access to Iowa's sixth largest natural lake, cabin and campsite rentals, resort activities, and pure relaxation.
		The lakes region is the perfect destination for water sports enthusiasts, offering the best in fishing, boating, swimming, and tubing.
	www.redwoodatlostisland.com (241 words)

	DesMoinesRegister.com \| News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		One project involves the 110-acre Miller Marsh on Clear Lake's south shore.
		The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation bought the East Okoboji Lake property for $1.2 million from the Mary Ryrie Jaquith trust.
		The land is an extension of the 4,500-acre Spring Run wetland complex, one of the state's largest.
	desmoinesregister.com /news/stories/c5903220/19836407.html (431 words)

	Sports & Recreation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The latest activity to venture onto the scene lets you see West Lake Okoboji from a different point of view—from the air.
		The rental office is open seven days a week in season and located on East Lake Okoboji behind their sales office on US Hwy.
		Camp Foster is on the east side of East Lake Okoboji.
	www.vacationokoboji.com /_sports/recevents.html (961 words)

	Iowa Lakes CLAMP Report
		The Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Project (CLAMP) began in 1999 as an inspiration of the Friends of Lakeside Lab, local lake organizations and the Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance.
		CLAMP is coordinated by Iowa Lakeside Laboratory and is supported by the Friends of Lakeside Lab, the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission, the Okoboji Protective Association, the Spirit Lake Protective Association, and the East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Incorporation.
		CLAMP monitors in-lake conditions, while the goals of other projects include developing a nutrient budget for the lakes, identifying major nutrient inputs, evaluating the effect of different types of land use on water quality, and determining the effectiveness of conservation agriculture practices on reducing nutrient loading.
	limnology.eeob.iastate.edu /clamp (323 words)

	Victory : VRA : News & Events : Spirit Lake Iowa
		Every Victory motorcycle ever built has come from the Spirit Lake plant, which will be open for tours on July 29 so VRA members can see where and how their bikes were assembled.
		The American Victory Rally will take place in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes region, which includes Spirit Lake, West and East Lake Okoboji and Arnolds Park, home of an amusement park and a scenic lakeside park where several rally activities will take place.
		The Iowa Great Lakes area is a popular family vacation destination, so make your lodging reservations as soon as possible to ensure you get the accommodations you want.
	www.polarisindustries.com /en-ca/VRA/NewsEvents/SpiritLakeIowa.htm (355 words)

	Spirit Lake, Iowa, Outdoors Recreation
		East Okoboji Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, 4 miles away
		Okoboji Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, 5 miles away
		East Okoboji Beach, Dickinson County, Iowa, 4 miles away
	www.hikercentral.com /metros/44020.html (1046 words)

	Proposed Rule
		The proposed amendments modify length limit regulations for walleye at some lakes, lower the minimum length limit for largemouth bass at Green Valley Lake, and remove the daily bag limit and size restriction for hybrid striped bass in Big Creek Lake.
		The fish population at Green Valley Lake is in transition with a growing carp and yellow bass population.
		Their rulemaking request concerns a proposed new rule which would require that all vessels, except emergency vessels, be operated at a speed of 30 miles-per-hour or less between the hours of sunset and sunrise on all Dickinson County lakes.
	iowa.sierraclub.org /DNRrules.htm (5535 words)

	Iowa Lakes Valuation Project: East Okoboji Lake - General Overview
		Iowa Lakes Valuation Project: East Okoboji Lake - General Overview
		Map of Iowa Alphabetical list of lakes Alphabetical list of counties
		East Okoboji Lake is in Dickinson County, in North-West Iowa.
	www.card.iastate.edu /lakes/lake_general.aspx?id=33 (77 words)

	Okoboji Rentals - Cabins, Cottages, Resorts and Home for your Vacation in Okoboji - For Vacation Renting and Property ...
		This property features wonderful views of West Lake Okoboji, overlooking the Arnolds Park Pavilion Area (the grassy area and stage next to the amusement park).
		The condo is centrally located at Arnolds Park, near all activities of the park and the city.
		Situated on the sandy western shores of West Lake Okoboji in northwest Iowa, Crescent Beach Resort & Restaurant has provided family vacations, group outings and lakefront dining to generations of satisfied guests.
	www.okobojirentals.com /propview.php (531 words)

	Explore Okoboji / News
		(Spirit Lake)-- An auction of of land Thursday on the east side of East Lake Okoboji brought more than 6.6 million dollars.
		Tom Bedell of Spirit Lake submitted the top bid of 6,666,600-dollars for the 49 acres of land, which includes slightly more than two thousand feet of waterfront.
		The land is located adjacent to Elinor Bedell State Park, which is on land that was donated to the state by Tom Bedell's father, Berkley Bedell.
	www.exploreokoboji.com /news_local_sty.asp?sty=64612 (85 words)

	Okoboji Online Net View (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This image is being generated live from the Dry Dock Lounge on West Lake Okoboji, looking North toward Okoboji Boats across Smith's Bay.
		This view is being brought to you by your friends at R and D Industries, Inc.
		It is showing a great view of the activities going on at the marina and what is happening on East Lake Okoboji.
	www.okoboji.com /live (147 words)

	OPA Newsletter Fall 2005
		In the past, the OPA has contributed greatly to protect and enhance the water quality of not only West Lake Okoboji, but also the entire Iowa Great Lakes Watershed.
		The Interlakes Protective Association, along with many OPA members, was instrumental in Bridges Bay Resort (resort and water park on East Okoboji Lake) and the county placing a covenant with the property in which LID practices will be used in developing the project.
		OPA members were major players in the City of Okoboji's new planning and zoning ordinances using LID for development and retrofitting.
	www.okobojiprotectiveassociation.org /fall_2005.html (599 words)

	Pioneer Beach
		Pioneer Beach Resort is located on beautiful East Lake Okoboji.
		We are settled in a relaxing wooded setting, right outside the town of Spirit Lake and right off the beaten path of all the amusements of the Lakes area!
		We are located at the junction of highways 9 and 71 and 252nd ave.
	www.pioneerbeach.com (271 words)

	Okoboji Area Real Estate News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		For those of you visiting the Iowa Great Lakes Area and need to, heaven forbid, catch up on some work while vacationing, below is a list and location of several area wireless internet Hot Spots.
		Marjority of Homeowners in the Iowa Lakes Area live within 1/2 mile of a Lake.
		With rows of fragrances to sample and many different types of lotions, candles, fresheners, etc., to try, this sweet little gem of a store is a MUST on your Okoboji visits.
	dlefevre.realtownblogs.com (2257 words)

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