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
Gourd Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Gourd Lake
Gourd Lake spreads over about 920 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 7.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,320 ft above sea level. The nearest town, New York Mills, is about 11 miles northeast. The closest city is Fargo, about 68 miles away.
- Size
- About 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,320 ft
- County
- Otter Tail 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 6 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 7:21 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Gourd Lake
- New York Millsabout 11 mi northeast
- Perhamabout 13 mi north
- Parkers Prairieabout 18 mi southeast
- Wadenaabout 19 mi east
- Fargonearest city, about 68 mi northwest
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Questions about Gourd Lake
What fish are in Gourd Lake?
Lakes like Gourd 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 Gourd 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 Gourd Lake?
About 920 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Gourd Lake?
New York Mills is about 11 miles northeast; Perham is about 13 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Gourd Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Gourd Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
