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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
North Center Lake
Chisago County, Minnesota · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About North Center Lake
North Center Lake spreads over about 710 acres in Chisago County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 900 ft above sea level. Center City is right by the lake. The closest city is Blaine, about 25 miles away.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- County
- Chisago County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 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 North Center 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
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 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Center Lake
- Center Cityon the shore
- Lindstromon the shore
- Chisago Cityabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Shaferabout 3.4 mi east
- Blainenearest city, about 25 mi southwest
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Questions about North Center Lake
What fish are in North Center Lake?
Lakes like North Center 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 North Center 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 North Center Lake?
About 710 acres, with about 9.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Center Lake?
Center City is on the shore.
Is the water warm enough to swim in North Center Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
North Center Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
