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 Elizabeth
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · about 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Elizabeth
Lake Elizabeth spreads over about 1,100 acres in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 9.5 miles of shoreline. At about 1,130 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Atwater lies about 4.2 miles to the north. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 45 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,130 ft
- County
- Kandiyohi County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 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
Lakes like Lake Elizabeth 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 45°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 7:14 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Elizabeth
- Atwaterabout 4.2 mi north
- Willmarabout 11 mi west
- Spicerabout 12 mi northwest
- Litchfieldabout 13 mi east
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 45 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Elizabeth
What fish are in Lake Elizabeth?
Lakes like Lake Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
About 1,100 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Elizabeth?
Atwater is about 4.2 miles north; Willmar is about 11 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Elizabeth today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Elizabeth on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
