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 Lizzie
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 3,570 acres (5.6 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Lizzie
Lake Lizzie spreads over about 3,570 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.1 miles. At about 1,310 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Pelican Rapids lies about 3.8 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Fargo, about 40 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,570 acres (5.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- County
- Otter Tail 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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, 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 42°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
- 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
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 7:23 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Lizzie
- Pelican Rapidsabout 3.8 mi southwest
- Detroit Lakesabout 13 mi northeast
- Frazeeabout 15 mi northeast
- Barnesvilleabout 18 mi west
- Fargonearest city, about 40 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Lizzie
What fish are in Lake Lizzie?
Lakes like Lake Lizzie 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 Lizzie?
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 Lizzie?
About 3,570 acres, with about 17.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Lizzie?
Pelican Rapids is about 3.8 miles southwest; Detroit Lakes is about 13 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Lizzie today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Lizzie on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
