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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Morrison Lake
Ramsey County, North Dakota · about 1,910 acres (3 sq mi)
37°F water, level 1459 ft, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Morrison Lake
In Ramsey County, North Dakota, Morrison Lake covers about 1,910 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end with roughly 7.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,460 ft above sea level. Devils Lake is about 8.3 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,910 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,460 ft
- County
- Ramsey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 North Dakota 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 37°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 7:39 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Morrison Lake
- Devils Lakeabout 8.3 mi south
- Fort Tottenabout 19 mi south
- Minnewaukanabout 22 mi southwest
- Candoabout 23 mi northwest
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Questions about Morrison Lake
What fish are in Morrison Lake?
Lakes like Morrison 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 Morrison 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 Morrison Lake?
About 1,910 acres, with about 7.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Morrison Lake?
Devils Lake is about 8.3 miles south; Fort Totten is about 19 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Morrison Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Morrison Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
