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
Detroit Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Detroit Lake
Detroit Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 3,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.6 miles. Its surface is about 1,340 ft above sea level. Detroit Lakes sits right on the water. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 44 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- County
- Becker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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 Detroit 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 43°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 7:23 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Detroit Lake
- Detroit Lakeson the shore
- Frazeeabout 5.9 mi southeast
- Perhamabout 17 mi southeast
- Pelican Rapidsabout 18 mi southwest
- Fargonearest city, about 44 mi west
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Questions about Detroit Lake
What fish are in Detroit Lake?
Lakes like Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit Lake?
About 3,020 acres, with about 13.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Detroit Lake?
Detroit Lakes is on the shore; Frazee is about 5.9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Detroit Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Detroit Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
