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
Lura Lake
Blue Earth County, Minnesota · about 1,300 acres (2 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Lura Lake
Lura Lake spreads over about 1,300 acres in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 12.9 miles of shoreline. At about 1,030 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Mapleton, is about 3.9 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,300 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,030 ft
- County
- Blue Earth County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: 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 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
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 7:08 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lura Lake
- Mapletonabout 3.9 mi northeast
- Winnebagoabout 7.8 mi southwest
- Blue Earthabout 14 mi south
- Wellsabout 16 mi southeast
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Questions about Lura Lake
What fish are in Lura Lake?
Lakes like Lura 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 Lura 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 Lura Lake?
About 1,300 acres, with about 12.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lura Lake?
Mapleton is about 3.9 miles northeast; Winnebago is about 7.8 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lura Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lura Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
