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 Miltona
Douglas County, Minnesota · about 5,530 acres (8.6 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Miltona
Lake Miltona spreads over about 5,530 acres in Douglas County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 5.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 15.8 miles. Its surface is about 1,370 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Parkers Prairie, is about 6.5 miles north. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 64 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 5,530 acres (8.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.8 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Douglas 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 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 Miltona in Minnesota usually hold 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 46°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
- 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 7:19 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Miltona
- Parkers Prairieabout 6.5 mi north
- Alexandriaabout 9.3 mi south
- Osakisabout 13 mi southeast
- Long Prairieabout 22 mi east
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 64 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Miltona
What fish are in Lake Miltona?
Lakes like Lake Miltona 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 Miltona?
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 Miltona?
About 5,530 acres, with about 15.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Miltona?
Parkers Prairie is about 6.5 miles north; Alexandria is about 9.3 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Miltona today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Miltona on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
