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 Itasca
Clearwater County, Minnesota · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca is a lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota, covering about 1,000 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.4 miles. At about 1,470 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Park Rapids is about 19 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,470 ft
- County
- Clearwater 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 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°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.
- 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
- 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 7:22 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Itasca
- Park Rapidsabout 19 mi south
- Bagleyabout 21 mi northwest
- Bemidjiabout 22 mi northeast
- Walkerabout 28 mi east
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Questions about Lake Itasca
What fish are in Lake Itasca?
Lakes like Lake Itasca 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 Itasca?
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 Itasca?
About 1,000 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Itasca?
Park Rapids is about 19 miles south; Bagley is about 21 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Itasca today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Itasca on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
