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
Floyd Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Floyd Lake
Floyd Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 1,390 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.6 miles. At about 1,360 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Detroit Lakes, is about 2.7 miles south. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 43 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,360 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: 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 42°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 7:23 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Floyd Lake
- Detroit Lakesabout 2.7 mi south
- Frazeeabout 11 mi southeast
- Hawleyabout 21 mi west
- Pelican Rapidsabout 22 mi southwest
- Fargonearest city, about 43 mi west
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Questions about Floyd Lake
What fish are in Floyd Lake?
Lakes like Floyd 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 Floyd 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 Floyd Lake?
About 1,390 acres, with about 11.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Floyd Lake?
Detroit Lakes is about 2.7 miles south; Frazee is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Floyd Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Floyd Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
