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 Christina
Douglas County, Minnesota · about 4,240 acres (6.6 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Christina
Lake Christina spreads over about 4,240 acres in Douglas County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 4.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. The water sits about 1,210 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Elbow Lake, is about 11 miles southwest. The closest city is Fargo, about 73 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,240 acres (6.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,210 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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 7:21 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Christina
- Elbow Lakeabout 11 mi southwest
- Parkers Prairieabout 17 mi east
- Fergus Fallsabout 20 mi northwest
- Alexandriaabout 20 mi southeast
- Fargonearest city, about 73 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Christina
What fish are in Lake Christina?
Lakes like Lake Christina 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 Christina?
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 Christina?
About 4,240 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Christina?
Elbow Lake is about 11 miles southwest; Parkers Prairie is about 17 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Christina today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Christina on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
