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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
White Earth Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 1,940 acres (3 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About White Earth Lake
White Earth Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 1,940 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13 miles. Its surface is about 1,450 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mahnomen, is about 15 miles northwest. The closest city is Fargo, about 50 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,940 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,450 ft
- County
- Becker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 40°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
- 7
6 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 7:24 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near White Earth Lake
- Mahnomenabout 15 mi northwest
- Detroit Lakesabout 20 mi south
- Frazeeabout 26 mi south
- Fosstonabout 29 mi north
- Fargonearest city, about 50 mi west
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Questions about White Earth Lake
What fish are in White Earth Lake?
Lakes like White Earth Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is White Earth 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 White Earth Lake?
About 1,940 acres, with about 13 miles of shoreline.
What town is near White Earth Lake?
Mahnomen is about 15 miles northwest; Detroit Lakes is about 20 miles south.
What is the water temperature at White Earth Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
White Earth Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
