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 Benton
Lincoln County, Minnesota · about 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Benton
Lake Benton is a lake in Lincoln County, Minnesota, covering about 2,460 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles with roughly 15 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,750 ft above sea level. Tyler lies about 3.4 miles to the east. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 54 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,750 ft
- County
- Lincoln 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 10 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 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
- 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 7:18 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Benton
- Tylerabout 3.4 mi east
- Ivanhoeabout 11 mi north
- Pipestoneabout 18 mi south
- Minneotaabout 20 mi northeast
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 54 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Benton
What fish are in Lake Benton?
Lakes like Lake Benton 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 Benton?
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 Benton?
About 2,460 acres, with about 15 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Benton?
Tyler is about 3.4 miles east; Ivanhoe is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Benton today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Benton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
