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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Laura Lake

Cass County, Minnesota · about 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)

39°F water, calm this morning.

Water39°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today0 mph
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:45 pm

About Laura Lake

Laura Lake spreads over about 1,230 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.

From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,310 ft above sea level. Crosslake is about 22 miles south.

Size
About 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 6.7 miles
End to end
About 2 miles
Elevation
About 1,310 ft
County
Cass County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
  • 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Laura Lake 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. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Slow
    Bluegill 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

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 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

39°F

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

Friday 37° / —° 0 mph Sunny · 1% rain
Saturday 40° / 20° 5 mph S Mostly Sunny
Sunday 44° / 24° 5 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Laura Lake

  • Crosslakeabout 22 mi south
  • Cohassetabout 26 mi northeast
  • Walkerabout 27 mi west
  • Breezy Pointabout 28 mi south

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Questions about Laura Lake

What fish are in Laura Lake?

Lakes like Laura Lake 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 Laura Lake?

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 Laura Lake?

About 1,230 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Laura Lake?

Crosslake is about 22 miles south; Cohasset is about 26 miles northeast.

What is the water temperature at Laura Lake today?

The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Laura Lake on your phone

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