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Part of the chain of lakes known as the Iowa Great Lakes, West Okoboji Lake, also known as West Lake Okoboji, is a 1,557-hectare natural lake in northwest Iowa that is one of the most popular lakes in the region for excellent recreational activities. The lake’s beautiful waters draw locals and visitors alike to enjoy boating, sailing, swimming, and waterskiing as well as world-class fishing for bluegill, yellow perch, and walleye. Long-inhabited by the Dakota Sioux and Santee people, and named in the Dakota language, today, the shores of the lake are home to the cities of Arnolds Park, Okoboji, West Okoboji, and Wahpeton, boasting an array of residential and vacation homes, amusement parks, nature reserves, campsites, restaurants, and shops. Dickinson County, Iowa
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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