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
Wells Lake
Rice County, Minnesota · about 2,080 acres (3.2 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Wells Lake
In Rice County, Minnesota, Wells Lake covers about 2,080 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end with roughly 15.1 miles of shoreline. At about 980 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Faribault is about 3 miles east. The closest city is Lakeville, about 25 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,080 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 980 ft
- County
- Rice County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Wells 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. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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 7:06 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wells Lake
- Faribaultabout 3 mi east
- Medfordabout 7.6 mi southeast
- Watervilleabout 8.2 mi west
- Dundasabout 11 mi northeast
- Lakevillenearest city, about 25 mi north
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Questions about Wells Lake
What fish are in Wells Lake?
Lakes like Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells Lake?
About 2,080 acres, with about 15.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wells Lake?
Faribault is about 3 miles east; Medford is about 7.6 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Wells Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wells Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
