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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Placid
Cass County, Minnesota · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Placid
Lake Placid spreads over about 720 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 6 miles end to end with roughly 16.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,200 ft above sea level. East Gull Lake is about 8.9 miles northeast. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 54 miles south.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,200 ft
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Placid in Minnesota 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:16 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Placid
- East Gull Lakeabout 8.9 mi northeast
- Staplesabout 8.9 mi west
- Baxterabout 9.7 mi east
- Lake Shoreabout 13 mi northeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 54 mi south
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Questions about Lake Placid
What fish are in Lake Placid?
Lakes like Lake Placid 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 Placid?
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 Placid?
About 720 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Placid?
East Gull Lake is about 8.9 miles northeast; Staples is about 8.9 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Placid?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Placid on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
