The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Foot Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · about 1,070 acres (1.7 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Foot Lake
Foot Lake spreads over about 1,070 acres in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 11.5 miles of shoreline. At about 1,120 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Willmar is on the shore. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 51 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,070 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,120 ft
- County
- Kandiyohi 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 5 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. At 46°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
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 7:15 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Foot Lake
- Willmaron the shore
- Spicerabout 7 mi northeast
- New Londonabout 11 mi northeast
- Atwaterabout 12 mi east
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 51 mi northeast
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Questions about Foot Lake
What fish are in Foot Lake?
Lakes like Foot 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 Foot 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 Foot Lake?
About 1,070 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Foot Lake?
Willmar is on the shore; Spicer is about 7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Foot Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Foot Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
