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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Steamboat Lake
Cass County, Minnesota · about 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Steamboat Lake
In Cass County, Minnesota, Steamboat Lake covers about 1,680 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,290 ft above sea level. Walker is about 11 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,290 ft
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. 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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
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 7:20 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Steamboat Lake
- Walkerabout 11 mi south
- Bemidjiabout 17 mi northwest
- Park Rapidsabout 29 mi southwest
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Questions about Steamboat Lake
What fish are in Steamboat Lake?
Lakes like Steamboat Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Steamboat 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 Steamboat Lake?
About 1,680 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Steamboat Lake?
Walker is about 11 miles south; Bemidji is about 17 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Steamboat Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Steamboat Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
