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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Truedale Lake
Buffalo County, Wisconsin · about 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
49°F water, calm this morning.
About Truedale Lake
Truedale Lake spreads over about 2,190 acres in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 670 ft above sea level. Wabasha is on the shore. The closest city is Rochester, about 34 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 670 ft
- County
- Buffalo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 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 Wisconsin 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. At 49°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.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
5 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 7:01 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Truedale Lake
- Wabashaon the shore
- Almaabout 4.2 mi southeast
- Lake Cityabout 12 mi west
- Durandabout 15 mi north
- Rochesternearest city, about 34 mi southwest
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Questions about Truedale Lake
What fish are in Truedale Lake?
Lakes like Truedale 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 Truedale 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 Truedale Lake?
About 2,190 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Truedale Lake?
Wabasha is on the shore; Alma is about 4.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Truedale Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Truedale Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
