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
South Center Lake
Chisago County, Minnesota · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About South Center Lake
In Chisago County, Minnesota, South Center Lake covers about 840 acres.
It stretches about 1.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.8 miles. At about 900 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Center City is on the shore. The closest city is Blaine, about 24 miles away.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- County
- Chisago County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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. 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 7:07 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Center Lake
- Center Cityon the shore
- Lindstromon the shore
- Chisago Cityabout 2.5 mi west
- Shaferabout 2.7 mi east
- Blainenearest city, about 24 mi southwest
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Questions about South Center Lake
What fish are in South Center Lake?
Lakes like South Center 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 South Center 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 South Center Lake?
About 840 acres, with about 11.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Center Lake?
Center City is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at South Center Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Center Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
