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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bad Medicine Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bad Medicine Lake
Bad Medicine Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 730 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9 miles. The water sits about 1,600 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Park Rapids, is about 21 miles southeast. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 66 miles west.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Becker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:22 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bad Medicine Lake
- Park Rapidsabout 21 mi southeast
- Bagleyabout 26 mi north
- Menahgaabout 28 mi southeast
- Detroit Lakesabout 28 mi southwest
- Fargonearest city, about 66 mi west
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Questions about Bad Medicine Lake
What fish are in Bad Medicine Lake?
Lakes like Bad Medicine Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bad Medicine 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 Bad Medicine Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bad Medicine Lake?
Park Rapids is about 21 miles southeast; Bagley is about 26 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bad Medicine Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Bad Medicine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
