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 Osakis
Todd County, Minnesota · about 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Osakis
In Todd County, Minnesota, Lake Osakis covers about 5,800 acres.
It stretches about 5.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. The water sits about 1,320 ft above sea level. Osakis is right by the lake. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 50 miles away.
- Size
- About 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,320 ft
- County
- Todd 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, 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. With the surface at 46°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 7:18 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Osakis
- Osakison the shore
- Long Prairieabout 9.1 mi east
- Alexandriaabout 10 mi west
- Sauk Centreabout 12 mi southeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 50 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Osakis
What fish are in Lake Osakis?
Lakes like Lake Osakis 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 Osakis?
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 Osakis?
About 5,800 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Osakis?
Osakis is on the shore; Long Prairie is about 9.1 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Osakis today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Osakis on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
