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
Rush Lake
Chisago County, Minnesota · about 2,870 acres (4.5 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Rush Lake
Rush Lake spreads over about 2,870 acres in Chisago County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. Its surface is about 920 ft above sea level. Rush City lies about 2.7 miles to the east. Blaine, the nearest city, is about 35 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,870 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 920 ft
- County
- Chisago County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Rush 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 47°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 7:09 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rush Lake
- Rush Cityabout 2.7 mi east
- Brahamabout 4.2 mi northwest
- Rock Creekabout 5.5 mi northeast
- Harrisabout 6 mi southeast
- Blainenearest city, about 35 mi south
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Questions about Rush Lake
What fish are in Rush Lake?
Lakes like Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush Lake?
About 2,870 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rush Lake?
Rush City is about 2.7 miles east; Braham is about 4.2 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Rush Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rush Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
