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About West Lake Okoboji

West Lake Okoboji is a 3,847-acre natural lake in Iowa, managed by Iowa DNR. Live water-surface elevation comes from USGS gauge 06604200. The main public launch is Hattie Elston Boat Ramp (Gull Point State Park) at 1500 Harpen St, Milford IA 51351. Active sailing clubs include Okoboji Yacht Club, Okoboji Sailing Center, and Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council.

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West Lake Okoboji — West Oaks / Fort Dodge PointNW view across the lake from Arnolds Park · refreshes every 5 minutes
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West Lake Okoboji — Smith's BaySmith's Bay (south end) view from West Oaks Resort · refreshes every 5 minutes
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Hattie Elston Boat Ramp (Gull Point State Park)1500 Harpen St, Milford IA 51351
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Gull Point State Park (Iowa DNR)(712) 337-32111500 Harpen St, Milford IA 51351
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Iowa Great Lakes State ParksIowa DNR rules & park regulationsWest Lake Okoboji
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Okoboji Yacht ClubFounded 1877 (one of the oldest in the US) · ~500 members · X / MC / C / Yngling / E fleets racing off South Manhattan Beach
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Okoboji Sailing CenterOYC's US Sailing-affiliated learn-to-sail + youth racing program at South Manhattan Beach
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Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety CouncilChain-wide safety + racing-etiquette resource — power-vs-sail rules, race-day awareness, life-jacket guidance
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