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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Nett Lake River
Koochiching County, Minnesota · about 7,280 acres (11.4 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Nett Lake River
In Koochiching County, Minnesota, Nett Lake River covers about 7,280 acres.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. Its surface is about 1,280 ft above sea level. The nearest town, International Falls, is about 35 miles north.
- Size
- About 7,280 acres (11.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,280 ft
- County
- Koochiching 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 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 39°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
- 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
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
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 7:16 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nett Lake River
- International Fallsabout 35 mi north
- Chisholmabout 42 mi south
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Questions about Nett Lake River
What fish are in Nett Lake River?
Lakes like Nett Lake River 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 Nett Lake River?
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 Nett Lake River?
About 7,280 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nett Lake River?
International Falls is about 35 miles north; Chisholm is about 42 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Nett Lake River today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nett Lake River on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
