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
Fish Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Fish Lake
Fish Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, covering about 970 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end with roughly 7.4 miles of shoreline. At about 1,310 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Fergus Falls is about 7.6 miles southwest. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 54 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 970 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- County
- Otter Tail County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 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 Fish 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 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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 7:22 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fish Lake
- Fergus Fallsabout 7.6 mi southwest
- Pelican Rapidsabout 16 mi northwest
- Perhamabout 23 mi northeast
- Elbow Lakeabout 24 mi south
- Fargonearest city, about 54 mi northwest
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Questions about Fish Lake
What fish are in Fish Lake?
Lakes like Fish 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 Fish 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 Fish Lake?
About 970 acres, with about 7.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fish Lake?
Fergus Falls is about 7.6 miles southwest; Pelican Rapids is about 16 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Fish Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
