The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Laretta
Nelson County, North Dakota · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
33°F water, ice 50% cover.
About Lake Laretta
Lake Laretta spreads over about 1,060 acres in Nelson County, North Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles with roughly 8.7 miles of shoreline. At about 1,510 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Lakota, is about 7.3 miles west. Grand Forks, the nearest city, is about 53 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,510 ft
- County
- Nelson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 Laretta in North Dakota 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 33°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Laretta
- Lakotaabout 7.3 mi west
- Larimoreabout 27 mi southeast
- Park Riverabout 28 mi northeast
- Grand Forksnearest city, about 53 mi east
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Questions about Lake Laretta
What fish are in Lake Laretta?
Lakes like Lake Laretta 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 Laretta?
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 Laretta?
About 1,060 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Laretta?
Lakota is about 7.3 miles west; Larimore is about 27 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Laretta today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Laretta on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
