The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Agassiz Pool
Marshall County, Minnesota · about 5,190 acres (8.1 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Agassiz Pool
Agassiz Pool is a lake in Marshall County, Minnesota, covering about 5,190 acres.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 43 miles. The water sits about 1,140 ft above sea level. Thief River Falls lies about 15 miles to the southwest. Grand Forks, the nearest city, is about 54 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 5,190 acres (8.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 43 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,140 ft
- County
- Marshall County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:28 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Agassiz Pool
- Thief River Fallsabout 15 mi southwest
- Grand Forksnearest city, about 54 mi southwest
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Questions about Agassiz Pool
What fish are in Agassiz Pool?
Lakes like Agassiz Pool usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Agassiz Pool?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Agassiz Pool?
About 5,190 acres, with about 43 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Agassiz Pool?
Thief River Falls is about 15 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Agassiz Pool today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Agassiz Pool on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
