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 Lemer
McHenry County, North Dakota · about 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
33°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SE).
About Lake Lemer
Lake Lemer is a lake in McHenry County, North Dakota, covering about 1,030 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. The water sits about 1,530 ft above sea level. Towner lies about 18 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- County
- McHenry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
For a lake of this size in North Dakota, 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 33°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Lemer
- Townerabout 18 mi north
- Rugbyabout 25 mi northeast
- Velvaabout 26 mi west
- Harveyabout 28 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Lemer
What fish are in Lake Lemer?
Lakes like Lake Lemer 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 Lemer?
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 Lemer?
About 1,030 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Lemer?
Towner is about 18 miles north; Rugby is about 25 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Lemer today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Lemer on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
