The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Star Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · about 4,010 acres (6.3 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Star Lake
Star Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, covering about 4,010 acres.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 28 miles. Its surface is about 1,330 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Pelican Rapids, is about 10 miles west. The closest city is Fargo, about 49 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,010 acres (6.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,330 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 12 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. At 46°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:22 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Star Lake
- Pelican Rapidsabout 10 mi west
- Perhamabout 11 mi northeast
- Frazeeabout 14 mi north
- Detroit Lakesabout 19 mi north
- Fargonearest city, about 49 mi northwest
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Questions about Star Lake
What fish are in Star Lake?
Lakes like Star 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 Star 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 Star Lake?
About 4,010 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Star Lake?
Pelican Rapids is about 10 miles west; Perham is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Star Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Star Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
