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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chippewa Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota · about 1,070 acres (1.7 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Chippewa Lake
Chippewa Lake spreads over about 1,070 acres in Douglas County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.6 miles. The water sits about 1,350 ft above sea level. Alexandria lies about 10 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 72 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,070 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,350 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Chippewa 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:20 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chippewa Lake
- Alexandriaabout 10 mi southeast
- Parkers Prairieabout 13 mi northeast
- Osakisabout 20 mi southeast
- Elbow Lakeabout 20 mi west
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 72 mi southeast
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Questions about Chippewa Lake
What fish are in Chippewa Lake?
Lakes like Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa Lake?
About 1,070 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chippewa Lake?
Alexandria is about 10 miles southeast; Parkers Prairie is about 13 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Chippewa Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chippewa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
