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
Strawberry Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 1,450 acres (2.3 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Strawberry Lake
Strawberry Lake spreads over about 1,450 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.9 miles. Its surface is about 1,490 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Detroit Lakes, is about 18 miles south. The closest city is Fargo, about 52 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,450 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,490 ft
- County
- Becker 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 3 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
Lakes like Strawberry 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. At 40°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
- 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 7:23 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Strawberry Lake
- Detroit Lakesabout 18 mi south
- Mahnomenabout 20 mi northwest
- Frazeeabout 22 mi south
- Fargonearest city, about 52 mi west
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Questions about Strawberry Lake
What fish are in Strawberry Lake?
Lakes like Strawberry 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 Strawberry 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 Strawberry Lake?
About 1,450 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Strawberry Lake?
Detroit Lakes is about 18 miles south; Mahnomen is about 20 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Strawberry Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Strawberry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
