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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lac Qui Parle Reservoir
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · about 5,780 acres (9 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lac Qui Parle Reservoir
In Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, Lac Qui Parle Reservoir covers about 5,780 acres.
It stretches about 10.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 40 miles. The water sits about 930 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Appleton, is about 2.8 miles north.
- Size
- About 5,780 acres (9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 40 miles
- End to end
- About 10.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 930 ft
- County
- Lac qui Parle County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
5 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 7:19 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lac Qui Parle Reservoir
- Appletonabout 2.8 mi north
- Montevideoabout 9.2 mi southeast
- Dawsonabout 10 mi south
- Madisonabout 11 mi southwest
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Questions about Lac Qui Parle Reservoir
What fish are in Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?
Lakes like Lac Qui Parle Reservoir 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 Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?
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 Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?
About 5,780 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?
Appleton is about 2.8 miles north; Montevideo is about 9.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lac Qui Parle Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
