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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lobster Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota · about 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lobster Lake
In Douglas County, Minnesota, Lobster Lake covers about 1,140 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end with roughly 13.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,360 ft above sea level. Alexandria lies about 5.4 miles to the east. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 68 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,360 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:19 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lobster Lake
- Alexandriaabout 5.4 mi east
- Glenwoodabout 16 mi southeast
- Osakisabout 16 mi east
- Starbuckabout 17 mi south
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 68 mi east
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Questions about Lobster Lake
What fish are in Lobster Lake?
Lakes like Lobster Lake 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 Lobster 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 Lobster Lake?
About 1,140 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lobster Lake?
Alexandria is about 5.4 miles east; Glenwood is about 16 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lobster Lake?
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.
Lobster Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
