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
Loon Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Loon Lake
In Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Loon Lake covers about 900 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.5 miles. At about 1,360 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Frazee lies about 7.9 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Fargo, about 48 miles away.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,360 ft
- County
- Otter Tail County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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 Loon 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.
- 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
- 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 7:23 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Loon Lake
- Frazeeabout 7.9 mi northeast
- Perhamabout 11 mi east
- Pelican Rapidsabout 12 mi west
- Detroit Lakesabout 12 mi north
- Fargonearest city, about 48 mi west
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Questions about Loon Lake
What fish are in Loon Lake?
Lakes like Loon 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 Loon 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 Loon Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Loon Lake?
Frazee is about 7.9 miles northeast; Perham is about 11 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Loon 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.
Loon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
