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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pickerel Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Pickerel Lake
Pickerel Lake spreads over about 770 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. At about 1,330 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Perham, is about 15 miles northeast. The closest city is Fargo, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 ft
- County
- Otter Tail County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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 Minnesota 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.
- 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
- 4
3 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 7:22 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pickerel Lake
- Perhamabout 15 mi northeast
- Fergus Fallsabout 15 mi southwest
- Pelican Rapidsabout 16 mi northwest
- New York Millsabout 20 mi east
- Fargonearest city, about 55 mi northwest
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Questions about Pickerel Lake
What fish are in Pickerel Lake?
Lakes like Pickerel 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 Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pickerel Lake?
Perham is about 15 miles northeast; Fergus Falls is about 15 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Pickerel 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.
Pickerel Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
