The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Melissa Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 1,770 acres (2.8 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Melissa Lake
Melissa Lake spreads over about 1,770 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,330 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Detroit Lakes, is about 4.6 miles northeast. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 42 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,770 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 ft
- County
- Becker 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 8 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
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. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:23 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Melissa Lake
- Detroit Lakesabout 4.6 mi northeast
- Frazeeabout 8.4 mi east
- Pelican Rapidsabout 14 mi southwest
- Perhamabout 17 mi southeast
- Fargonearest city, about 42 mi west
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Questions about Melissa Lake
What fish are in Melissa Lake?
Lakes like Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa Lake?
About 1,770 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Melissa Lake?
Detroit Lakes is about 4.6 miles northeast; Frazee is about 8.4 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Melissa Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Melissa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
