The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Pine Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 4,620 acres (7.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Pine Lake
Big Pine Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, covering about 4,620 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.8 miles. Its surface is about 1,330 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Perham, is about 2.5 miles west. The closest city is Fargo, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,620 acres (7.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 ft
- County
- Otter Tail 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 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Big Pine Lake in Minnesota usually hold 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. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:21 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Pine Lake
- Perhamabout 2.5 mi west
- New York Millsabout 5.7 mi southeast
- Frazeeabout 10 mi northwest
- Wadenaabout 18 mi southeast
- Fargonearest city, about 62 mi west
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Questions about Big Pine Lake
What fish are in Big Pine Lake?
Lakes like Big Pine 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 Big Pine 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 Big Pine Lake?
About 4,620 acres, with about 14.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Pine Lake?
Perham is about 2.5 miles west; New York Mills is about 5.7 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Big Pine Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Pine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
