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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Blanche
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Blanche
Lake Blanche is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, covering about 1,210 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.4 miles. The water sits about 1,330 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Perham, is about 17 miles north. The closest city is Fargo, about 64 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,210 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 ft
- County
- Otter Tail 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 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 Blanche in Minnesota usually hold 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 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.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 7:21 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Blanche
- Perhamabout 17 mi north
- New York Millsabout 17 mi northeast
- Fergus Fallsabout 20 mi west
- Parkers Prairieabout 20 mi southeast
- Fargonearest city, about 64 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Blanche
What fish are in Lake Blanche?
Lakes like Lake Blanche 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 Lake Blanche?
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 Blanche?
About 1,210 acres, with about 5.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Blanche?
Perham is about 17 miles north; New York Mills is about 17 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Blanche today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Blanche on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
