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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rock Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Rock Lake
Rock Lake spreads over about 1,160 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8 miles. Its surface is about 1,440 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Detroit Lakes, is about 7.7 miles southwest. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 48 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 ft
- County
- Becker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, 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. With the surface at 41°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
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
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 7:23 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rock Lake
- Detroit Lakesabout 7.7 mi southwest
- Frazeeabout 13 mi south
- Perhamabout 23 mi south
- Hawleyabout 26 mi west
- Fargonearest city, about 48 mi west
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Questions about Rock Lake
What fish are in Rock Lake?
Lakes like 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 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 Rock Lake?
About 1,160 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rock Lake?
Detroit Lakes is about 7.7 miles southwest; Frazee is about 13 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Rock Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
