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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Red Lake
Pierce County, North Dakota · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Windy Friday (17 mph SE).
About Red Lake
In Pierce County, North Dakota, Red Lake covers about 790 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.3 miles. Its surface is about 1,540 ft above sea level. Rugby lies about 9.7 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,540 ft
- County
- Pierce County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 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 North Dakota, 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.
- 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
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:45 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Red Lake
- Rugbyabout 9.7 mi northeast
- Townerabout 13 mi northwest
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Questions about Red Lake
What fish are in Red Lake?
Lakes like Red 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 Red 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 Red Lake?
About 790 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Red Lake?
Rugby is about 9.7 miles northeast; Towner is about 13 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Red 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.
Red Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
