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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

Tulaby Lake

Becker County, Minnesota · about 830 acres (1.3 sq mi)

36°F water, calm this morning.

Water36°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today3 mphESE
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:00 pm

About Tulaby Lake

Tulaby Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 830 acres.

It stretches about 1.7 miles end to end with roughly 5.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Mahnomen, is about 20 miles northwest. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 58 miles west.

Size
About 830 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 5.3 miles
End to end
About 1.7 miles
Elevation
About 1,530 ft
County
Becker County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

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 8 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 36°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Slow
    Bluegill 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

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

36°F

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

Friday 37° / —° 3 mph ESE Sunny
Saturday 39° / 19° 9 mph SSE Mostly Sunny
Sunday 44° / 23° 12 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Tulaby Lake

  • Mahnomenabout 20 mi northwest
  • Detroit Lakesabout 25 mi southwest
  • Bagleyabout 27 mi north
  • Frazeeabout 29 mi south
  • Fargonearest city, about 58 mi west

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Questions about Tulaby Lake

What fish are in Tulaby Lake?

Lakes like Tulaby 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 Tulaby 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 Tulaby Lake?

About 830 acres, with about 5.3 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Tulaby Lake?

Mahnomen is about 20 miles northwest; Detroit Lakes is about 25 miles southwest.

What is the water temperature at Tulaby Lake today?

The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Tulaby Lake on your phone

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