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
Minnesota Lake
Faribault County, Minnesota · about 1,580 acres (2.5 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Minnesota Lake
Minnesota Lake spreads over about 1,580 acres in Faribault County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.1 miles. At about 1,030 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Mapleton, is about 7 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,580 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,030 ft
- County
- Faribault County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Minnesota 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 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
- 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 7:07 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Minnesota Lake
- Mapletonabout 7 mi northwest
- Wellsabout 8.2 mi southeast
- Winnebagoabout 15 mi west
- Blue Earthabout 17 mi southwest
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Questions about Minnesota Lake
What fish are in Minnesota Lake?
Lakes like Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota Lake?
About 1,580 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Minnesota Lake?
Mapleton is about 7 miles northwest; Wells is about 8.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Minnesota Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Minnesota Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
