Also called the Lakes Area, this region is home to thirteen pristine lakes. The largest, Big Spirit Lake and West Lake Okoboji, offer some of the best water sports in the state. Anglers will want to settle in here, pursuing pike, bass, perch, bluegill, catfish, crappie, and walleye. Boaters of all ages will love paddling in the lakes, hiking through the wooded shores, or skiing along the trails.