Lake Okabena provides a great place to enjoy a variety of boating experiences. There are four public boat landing facilities, located strategically around the lake. See the map shown below, or the facility focused on the boat landings [Click Here].

Water Skiing  

Summer water sports, like water skiing on Lake Okabena, are family fun and great way to enjoy life.

For locations of the boat docks for lake access and ample boat trailer parking, See the map shown below.

Wind Surfing

 

Lake Okabena is about the best Windsurfing location within 500 miles, because of its altitude, high on the Buffalo ridge and it is in the right position for the normal summer jet stream to produce west-to-east winds that are often in excess of 15 miles-per-hour.

Centennial Park and Sailboard Beach ( formerly Lakefront Park) are the better base locations for windsurfing because of their easier approach to the water.

Each year in June, a special Windsurfing event with national acclaim is held here on Lake Okabena. Photos and further information is available on their web site [ Click here]

There are a number of sand beaches in public areas where families can swim and enjoy water recreation.

 

See the Lake map shown below for locations of the beaches.

Picnic Spots There are many Picnic spots located around the lake with scenic views of the lake and in various neighborhood areas. Click-through to see where they are located, what facilities they have, and MAPS to help you find them.

Where to get bait:

Marv's Bait Shop   ( It is north of the airport and on the east side of the highway )
Hwy 59 North
Worthington, MN 56187