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
Namakan Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · 25,100 acres (39.3 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Namakan Lake
Namakan Lake spreads over 25,100 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Namakan Lake straddles the U.S.-Canada border and forms part of Voyageurs National Park's chain of large lakes.
From end to end it runs about 32.9 miles with roughly 274 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,120 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 150 ft. The nearest town, International Falls, is about 15 miles west.
- Size
- 25,100 acres (39.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 150 ft
- Shoreline
- About 274 miles
- End to end
- About 32.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,120 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 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 Namakan Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:15 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Namakan Lake
- International Fallsabout 15 mi west
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Questions about Namakan Lake
What fish are in Namakan Lake?
Lakes like Namakan Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Namakan Lake?
About 150 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Namakan Lake?
25,100 acres, with about 274 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Namakan Lake?
International Falls is about 15 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Namakan Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Namakan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
