Okamanpeedan Lake Fishing
Martin County, 2,268 acres, 6.5 feet deep.
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Okamanpeedan Lake, the basics
Count on 2,268 acres of water at Okamanpeedan Lake, a lake in Martin County. The DNR depth record tops out at 6.5 feet. Roughly 58% of the water (1,306 acres) sits shallower than 15 feet. For supplies, Ceylon sits about 3 miles from the lake point. Management falls to the Windom area fisheries office. It is Iowa-Minnesota border water, so shared border rules apply.
DNR sampling has turned up walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish and white crappie. The DNR access layer lists 1 public water access. DNR crews completed a standard survey on June 12, 2023. Walleye came in at 13.67 per gill net, within the normal range for similar lakes (3.2-15.3).
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Figures are from the June 12, 2023 standard survey, with the normal range for comparable lakes.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 41 | 13.67 | 3.2-15.3 | 1.08 | 0.9-1.9 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.18 | 0.3-1.7 | 0.89 | 0.9-2.4 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 1 | 0.33 | 1.2-7.8 | 6.83 | 1.5-3.0 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.18 | 2.14 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 25 | 8.33 | 3.0-22.5 | 0.47 | 0.1-0.4 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.09 | 0.3-2.6 | 0.06 | 0.1-0.3 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 36 | 3.27 | 1.0-12.3 | 0.25 | 0.2-0.5 |
| Channel catfish | Standard gill nets | 17 | 5.67 | 2.83 | ||
| Channel catfish | Standard trap nets | 7 | 0.64 | 4.24 | ||
| White crappie | Standard gill nets | 3 | 1 | 0.8-11.0 | 0.12 | 0.2-0.4 |
| White crappie | Standard trap nets | 109 | 9.91 | 0.5-15.9 | 0.28 | 0.2-0.5 |
| Yellow bullhead | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.09 | 0.5-4.1 | 0.61 | 0.4-0.8 |
Gill net results from Okamanpeedan Lake
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
DNR biologists on Okamanpeedan Lake
“Okamanpeedan Lake is a 2,294-acre lake located on the Iowa and Minnesota border in Martin County.”
“Fish management is shared by both Iowa and Minnesota and is classified as a border water entitling it to its own fish management regulations.”
“A list of those regulations are available in MN Inland Fishing Regulations book published by either state.”
“Approximately 1,313 acres are in Minnesota while the remaining 981 acres are in Iowa.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Okamanpeedan Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Reaching Okamanpeedan Lake by boat
- Okamanpeedan Lake Access1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, 1 dock, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Landings around Okamanpeedan Lake on the map
- Clear Lake Access near CeylonClear, 3 miles northwest
- Bright Lake Access near CeylonBright, 4 miles north
- South Silver Lake AccessSouth Silver, 6 miles east
- Iowa Lake AccessIowa, 7 miles east
- Wilmert Lake AccessWillmert, 8 miles northeast
- Pierce Lake AccessPierce, 8 miles north
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Shallows and depth on Okamanpeedan Lake
The clarity record for Okamanpeedan Lake holds 2 Secchi readings going back to 2017.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Okamanpeedan Lake level reading
The DNR lake level record for Okamanpeedan Lake is a manual gauge series, so the latest entry carries its date rather than a live value.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Species the DNR has recorded in Okamanpeedan Lake
DNR survey crews recorded each fish on this Okamanpeedan Lake list.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Fish you may keep from Okamanpeedan Lake
No special regulation names Okamanpeedan Lake, so the statewide inland rows apply.
Iowa-Minnesota border regulations at Okamanpeedan Lake
| Species | Area | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 3 | Continuous |
| Northern pike | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 3 | Continuous |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 3 combined total | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 1 (minimum size 40") | May 21 – Nov. 30 |
| Catfish | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 8 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish (bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed, green, orangespotted, northern, warmouth, and their hybrids) | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 25 combined total | Continuous |
| Perch | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | 25 | Continuous |
| White bass and yellow bass | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | No limit | Continuous |
| Bullhead | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | No limit | Continuous |
| Carp, sucker, redhorse, freshwater drum, buffalo, burbot (eelpout), bowfin, and quillback | Iowa-Minnesota border waters | No limit | Continuous |
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
The pike and bass rows shown are the Southern Zone rows, the zone Okamanpeedan Lake falls in.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Okamanpeedan Lake next to nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okamanpeedan Lake | 2,268 | 6.5 | 1 | 13.67 | |
| Clear Lake, Martin County | 4 miles northwest | 267 | 7 | 1 | 10.67 |
| Bright Lake, Martin County | 5 miles north | 639 | 7 | 1 | |
| South Silver Lake | 7 miles east | 252 | 22 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Iowa Lake, Martin County | 7 miles east | 705 | 9.4 | 1 | 20.5 |
| Willmert (Main Bay) | 7 miles northeast | 335 | 8 | 0 | 9.5 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Around Okamanpeedan Lake, up close
Lakes worth a look near Okamanpeedan Lake
- Clear Lake, Martin County4 miles northwest
- Bright Lake, Martin County5 miles north
- South Silver Lake7 miles east
- Iowa Lake, Martin County7 miles east
- Willmert (Main Bay)7 miles northeast
Tackle stops on the way to Okamanpeedan Lake
- Sommer Outdoorssporting goods store, Fairmont, 12 miles
- Darryl's Motorsportssporting goods store, Ormsby, 25 miles
Overnight bases for Okamanpeedan Lake
- Ceylon3 miles
- Dunnell10 miles
- Welcome12 miles
Counties surrounding Okamanpeedan Lake
- Martin Countyseat: Fairmont
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Reader questions on Okamanpeedan Lake
How far is Okamanpeedan Lake from a city?
It lies in Martin County, managed from the Windom fisheries office, about 3 miles from Ceylon.
How much surface water does LakeFinder give Okamanpeedan Lake?
2,268 acres, 6.5 feet at the deepest.
Can I trailer a boat onto Okamanpeedan Lake?
There are 1 public access; Okamanpeedan Lake Access is the largest.
Does Okamanpeedan Lake have walleye?
The DNR has recorded walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish, white crappie and yellow bullhead.
How recent is the Okamanpeedan Lake survey?
Most recently on June 12, 2023 (standard survey). walleye ran 13.67 per gill net.
Does Okamanpeedan Lake have special regulations?
Only statewide limits, Southern Zone for pike and bass.
Is a trout stamp needed on Okamanpeedan Lake?
On border water a Minnesota license ($25 resident, $51 nonresident) works under the shared rules; on Canadian water the Canadian portion needs a Canadian license.
What is the water clarity of Okamanpeedan Lake?
Average Secchi clarity is 1.8 feet.
Is there a bait and tackle stop near Okamanpeedan Lake?
Sommer Outdoors is nearest at 12 miles.
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