The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sauk Lake
Todd County, Minnesota · about 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Sauk Lake
Sauk Lake spreads over about 2,040 acres in Todd County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 6 miles with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,230 ft above sea level. Sauk Centre is on the shore. Saint Cloud, the nearest city, is about 39 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,230 ft
- County
- Todd 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 0 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
Lakes like Sauk 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sauk Lake
- Sauk Centreon the shore
- Melroseabout 8.3 mi southeast
- Osakisabout 11 mi northwest
- Long Prairieabout 11 mi north
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 39 mi east
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Questions about Sauk Lake
What fish are in Sauk Lake?
Lakes like Sauk 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 Sauk 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 Sauk Lake?
About 2,040 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sauk Lake?
Sauk Centre is on the shore; Melrose is about 8.3 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Sauk Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Sauk Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
