The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Red Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota · 282,000 acres (440 sq mi)
43°F water, level 1174 ft, calm this morning.
About Red Lake
Red Lake is a natural lake raised by a dam in Beltrami County, Minnesota, covering 282,000 acres. Red Lake is the largest lake located entirely within the state of Minnesota.
It stretches about 35.3 miles end to end with roughly 123 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,180 ft above sea level. It reaches about 35 ft at its deepest. Redby is right by the lake.
- Size
- 282,000 acres (440 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 35 ft
- Shoreline
- About 123 miles
- End to end
- About 35.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,180 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Beltrami County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 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 in Red Lake
The fish here: walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and crappie. With the surface at 43°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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 7:24 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Red Lake
- Redbyon the shore
- Red Lakeon the shore
- Little Rockon the shore
- Bagleyabout 26 mi south
- Beacon Harbor ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Boondocks Landing and Battle River RentalsResort · by the waterSee prices
- Lisa White HouseGuest house · by the waterSee prices
- Mort's on Upper RedResort · by the waterSee prices
- West Wind ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Royal Shooks MotelMotel · about 3.5 mi from the waterSee prices
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Questions about Red Lake
What fish are in Red Lake?
Red Lake holds walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Red Lake?
About 35 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Red Lake?
282,000 acres, with about 123 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Red Lake?
Redby is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Red Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Red Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
