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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Elbow Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Elbow Lake
In Becker County, Minnesota, Elbow Lake covers about 980 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 13 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,500 ft above sea level. Mahnomen is about 23 miles northwest. The closest city is Fargo, about 60 miles away.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,500 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 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Elbow Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
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 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Elbow Lake
- Mahnomenabout 23 mi northwest
- Detroit Lakesabout 24 mi southwest
- Park Rapidsabout 26 mi southeast
- Bagleyabout 26 mi north
- Fargonearest city, about 60 mi west
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Questions about Elbow Lake
What fish are in Elbow Lake?
Lakes like Elbow Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Elbow 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 Elbow Lake?
About 980 acres, with about 13 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Elbow Lake?
Mahnomen is about 23 miles northwest; Detroit Lakes is about 24 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Elbow Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Elbow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
