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
Toad Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Toad Lake
Toad Lake spreads over about 1,590 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.2 miles. At about 1,510 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Frazee is about 12 miles southwest. The closest city is Fargo, about 61 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,510 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 6 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
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 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Toad Lake
- Frazeeabout 12 mi southwest
- Detroit Lakesabout 16 mi west
- Perhamabout 18 mi south
- Menahgaabout 19 mi east
- Fargonearest city, about 61 mi west
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Questions about Toad Lake
What fish are in Toad Lake?
Lakes like Toad 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 Toad 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 Toad Lake?
About 1,590 acres, with about 8.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Toad Lake?
Frazee is about 12 miles southwest; Detroit Lakes is about 16 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Toad Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Toad Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
