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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

Lake Belle Taine

Hubbard County, Minnesota · about 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)

41°F water, calm this morning.

Water41°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today8 mphS
Best bite3:30 pmto 5:30 pm

About Lake Belle Taine

Lake Belle Taine spreads over about 1,330 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.7 miles. The water sits about 1,430 ft above sea level. Park Rapids is about 6.6 miles west.

Size
About 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 16.7 miles
End to end
About 3.6 miles
Elevation
About 1,430 ft
County
Hubbard County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph

Sunday Fair

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
  • 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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

Lakes like Lake Belle Taine in Minnesota usually hold 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 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill 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

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

41°F

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

Saturday 39° / 18° 8 mph S Mostly Sunny
Sunday 44° / 20° 12 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Belle Taine

  • Park Rapidsabout 6.6 mi west
  • Menahgaabout 15 mi southwest
  • Walkerabout 16 mi northeast

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Questions about Lake Belle Taine

What fish are in Lake Belle Taine?

Lakes like Lake Belle Taine 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 Belle Taine?

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 Belle Taine?

About 1,330 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Belle Taine?

Park Rapids is about 6.6 miles west; Menahga is about 15 miles southwest.

What is the water temperature at Lake Belle Taine today?

The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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