The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rush Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 5,210 acres (8.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Rush Lake
Rush Lake spreads over about 5,210 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles with roughly 13.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,320 ft above sea level. New York Mills lies about 4.8 miles to the east. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 64 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 5,210 acres (8.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.1 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,320 ft
- County
- Otter Tail 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 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: 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. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:21 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rush Lake
- New York Millsabout 4.8 mi east
- Perhamabout 6.2 mi north
- Wadenaabout 16 mi east
- Frazeeabout 17 mi northwest
- Fargonearest city, about 64 mi northwest
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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 5,210 acres, with about 13.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rush Lake?
New York Mills is about 4.8 miles east; Perham is about 6.2 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Rush Lake today?
The surface was about 44°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.
