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 Rush Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Rush Lake
Big Rush Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 910 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 6.9 miles of shoreline. At about 1,550 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Park Rapids lies about 18 miles to the east. The closest city is Fargo, about 64 miles away.
- Size
- About 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,550 ft
- County
- Becker 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 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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 Rush 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. With the surface at 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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 7:22 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Rush Lake
- Park Rapidsabout 18 mi east
- Menahgaabout 22 mi southeast
- Frazeeabout 22 mi southwest
- Detroit Lakesabout 23 mi southwest
- Fargonearest city, about 64 mi west
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Questions about Big Rush Lake
What fish are in Big Rush Lake?
Lakes like Big Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush Lake?
About 910 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Rush Lake?
Park Rapids is about 18 miles east; Menahga is about 22 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Big Rush Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Rush Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
