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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Deer Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota · about 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Deer Lake
In Itasca County, Minnesota, Deer Lake covers about 1,830 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. At about 1,340 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Chisholm, is about 32 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- County
- Itasca County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 36°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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 7:16 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deer Lake
- Chisholmabout 32 mi southeast
- Keewatinabout 32 mi southeast
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Questions about Deer Lake
What fish are in Deer Lake?
Lakes like Deer 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 Deer 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 Deer Lake?
About 1,830 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deer Lake?
Chisholm is about 32 miles southeast; Keewatin is about 32 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Deer Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Deer Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
