The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Red Rock Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Red Rock Lake
Red Rock Lake spreads over about 940 acres in Douglas County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles with roughly 11.2 miles of shoreline. At about 1,300 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Elbow Lake lies about 15 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,300 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Red Rock 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. With the surface at 44°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.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:20 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Red Rock Lake
- Elbow Lakeabout 15 mi northwest
- Alexandriaabout 16 mi east
- Starbuckabout 17 mi southeast
- Morrisabout 20 mi southwest
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Questions about Red Rock Lake
What fish are in Red Rock Lake?
Lakes like Red Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock Lake?
About 940 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Red Rock Lake?
Elbow Lake is about 15 miles northwest; Alexandria is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Red Rock Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Red Rock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
