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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Bemidji
Beltrami County, Minnesota · 7,000 acres (10.9 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bemidji
Lake Bemidji is a natural lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, covering 7,000 acres. Lake Bemidji lies along the Mississippi River just downstream of its headwaters at Lake Itasca.
It stretches about 5.4 miles end to end with roughly 14.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,340 ft above sea level. Bemidji is right by the lake.
- Size
- 7,000 acres (10.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.6 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Beltrami 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 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Bemidji
Anglers come to Lake Bemidji for largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, muskie, bluegill and sunfish and crappie. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairMuskie
Late season. Slow, big baits for big fish.
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
3 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 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bemidji
- Bemidjion the shore
- Redbyabout 23 mi north
- Red Lakeabout 24 mi north
- Bagleyabout 25 mi west
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Questions about Lake Bemidji
What fish are in Lake Bemidji?
Lake Bemidji holds largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, muskie, bluegill and sunfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bemidji?
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 Bemidji?
7,000 acres, with about 14.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bemidji?
Bemidji is on the shore; Redby is about 23 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bemidji today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bemidji on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
