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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Reno
Pope County, Minnesota · about 3,600 acres (5.6 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Reno
Lake Reno is a lake in Pope County, Minnesota, covering about 3,600 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. The water sits about 1,390 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Glenwood, is about 5.1 miles south. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 61 miles east.
- Size
- About 3,600 acres (5.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,390 ft
- County
- Pope 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 15 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 43°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
3 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 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Reno
- Glenwoodabout 5.1 mi south
- Alexandriaabout 8.3 mi north
- Starbuckabout 8.4 mi southwest
- Osakisabout 13 mi northeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 61 mi east
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Questions about Lake Reno
What fish are in Lake Reno?
Lakes like Lake Reno 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 Reno?
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 Reno?
About 3,600 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Reno?
Glenwood is about 5.1 miles south; Alexandria is about 8.3 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Reno today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Reno on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
