The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Amelia Lake
Pope County, Minnesota · about 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Amelia Lake
In Pope County, Minnesota, Amelia Lake covers about 1,340 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.7 miles. At about 1,350 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Glenwood is about 4.5 miles southwest. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,350 ft
- County
- Pope 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:18 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Amelia Lake
- Glenwoodabout 4.5 mi southwest
- Starbuckabout 12 mi southwest
- Osakisabout 12 mi northeast
- Alexandriaabout 12 mi north
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 55 mi east
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Questions about Amelia Lake
What fish are in Amelia Lake?
Lakes like Amelia Lake 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 Amelia Lake?
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 Amelia Lake?
About 1,340 acres, with about 9.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Amelia Lake?
Glenwood is about 4.5 miles southwest; Starbuck is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Amelia Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Amelia Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
