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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Andrew
Douglas County, Minnesota · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Andrew
Lake Andrew spreads over about 760 acres in Douglas County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,370 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Alexandria, is about 4.1 miles northeast. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Douglas 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:19 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Andrew
- Alexandriaabout 4.1 mi northeast
- Glenwoodabout 11 mi south
- Osakisabout 12 mi east
- Starbuckabout 14 mi south
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 62 mi east
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Questions about Lake Andrew
What fish are in Lake Andrew?
Lakes like Lake Andrew 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 Lake Andrew?
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 Lake Andrew?
About 760 acres, with about 5.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Andrew?
Alexandria is about 4.1 miles northeast; Glenwood is about 11 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Andrew today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Andrew on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
