Lower Gar Lake is a 242-acre lake in the Iowa Great Lakes region, known for its calm waters and scenic beauty. As part of the chain connecting Lake Gar and Upper Gar Lake, it offers excellent fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Anglers can catch bass, crappie, and bluegill, while boaters enjoy easy access to…
Upper Gar Lake is a scenic, 37-acre lake in the Iowa Great Lakes chain, offering a quiet setting for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Connected to East and West Okoboji Lake through the Gar Outlet, it provides easy access to larger waterways while maintaining its peaceful charm. Anglers enjoy casting for bass, crappie, and bluegill,…
Take a virtual boat ride by watching this video
Big Spirit Lake is the largest natural lake in Iowa and a key part of the Iowa Great Lakes region. Covering 5,684 acres, this glacial lake offers excellent fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Its shallow, sandy shores make it ideal for swimming and family-friendly water activities. Located just north of East Okoboji Lake, Big Spirit…
Take a virtual boat ride of West Lake Okoboji using Google Street View
Join us for a great night of live music at Captain’s Getaway! Don’t you love when your favorite band performs a cover of one of your favorite songs? That’s what Cover 2 Cover is best at! Join us for a great night!
Join us on Shake The Lake for our Vikings Season Kickoff Public Cruise! Help us cheer on the Minnesota Vikings by wearing your purple and gold gear to this event. It’s the most fun to be had on the lake, hands down! The party is waiting for you on board The KonTiki! Features a live DJ…
Spend an evening on the KonTiki Barge, enjoying a sunset cruise, while watching the beautiful sunset over Lake Okoboji. This public cruise is featuring a live DJ and a fully stocked cash bar on board. Get ready for a spectacular evening in Okoboji and, if you’re lucky, you can catch a view of the fireworks…
The perfect “family friendly” evening cruise! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5-6:15 PM Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE – Please alert us to the ages of your children so we can…