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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Maple Lake
Polk County, Minnesota · about 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Maple Lake
In Polk County, Minnesota, Maple Lake covers about 1,330 acres.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14 miles. At about 1,170 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Red Lake Falls, is about 16 miles north. The closest city is Grand Forks, about 43 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,170 ft
- County
- Polk 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 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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 Maple 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. With the surface at 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:27 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Maple Lake
- Red Lake Fallsabout 16 mi north
- Fosstonabout 18 mi east
- Crookstonabout 20 mi west
- Mahnomenabout 25 mi south
- Grand Forksnearest city, about 43 mi northwest
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Questions about Maple Lake
What fish are in Maple Lake?
Lakes like Maple 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 Maple 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 Maple Lake?
About 1,330 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Maple Lake?
Red Lake Falls is about 16 miles north; Fosston is about 18 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Maple Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Maple Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
