Lotus Lake (MN) Fishing Report & Forecast

44.8771° N, 93.5311° W

Fishing conditions for Lotus Lake (MN)

Today Tomorrow Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21
sunrise 07:29
sunset 18:29

Biting score

82%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening

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Now, October 16
4:04 PM

ClearSkyDay
11° FEELS LIKE6°
wind
4.8 m/s GUSTS7.2 m/s
103.1 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
29%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
98%
visibility
24km
moon rise
13:02AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Lotus Lake (MN) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lotus Lake (MN), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 AM peak), Monday (8 AM peak) and Tomorrow (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lotus Lake (MN).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 52°F (11°C). Sunrise today: 07:29 AM, sunset: 06:29 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.45 inHg (773 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 1:02 PM and moonset at 8:16 PM.

About this spot

Fishing info

  • Experience

    The spot features accessible infrastructure including parking, boat ramps, and piers. It offers diverse fishing with species like largemouth bass, perch, bluegill, and rainbow trout. However, reports of occasional low catch rates due to overfishing exist.

  • Tips

    Bringing ice fishing gear is recommended during winter for perch. Visiting later in the day might yield fewer catches due to overfishing. Using varied lures could increase success when targeting species like walleye and chain pickerel.

  • Fishing seasons

    Fishing temperatures remain favorable from May to September, averaging 67-79°F during the day and 58-72°F at night. January and February experience colder conditions, with night temperatures around 26°F, potentially making fishing challenging. Wind speeds generally stay below 27 mph, indicating stable weather patterns.

  • Lotus Lake (MN) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Lotus Lake (MN), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 AM peak), Monday (8 AM peak) and Tomorrow (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lotus Lake (MN).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 52°F (11°C). Sunrise today: 07:29 AM, sunset: 06:29 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.45 inHg (773 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 1:02 PM and moonset at 8:16 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Lotus Lake is a Minnesota freshwater lake notable for hosting both muskellunge and northern pike as its primary sport species, creating a high-quality predator fishery for anglers pursuing the most exciting and challenging sport fish in the Upper Midwest. Muskie waters in Minnesota are carefully managed by MN DNR and draw dedicated anglers willing to invest the time required to target these elusive, powerful fish. Spot Features: Lotus Lake is a Minnesota lake distinguished by its dual muskellunge and northern pike fishery, suggesting a productive, well-structured lake with the deep cold-water zones and abundant weed beds that attract and sustain these top predators. Muskie are targeted by casting large glide baits, swimbaits, and bucktail spinners along weed transitions and structure, pike respond to similar large lures and live suckers. The lake name suggests healthy aquatic vegetation that provides ideal habitat for both species. Seasonality: Muskellunge are the marquee species at Lotus Lake, most actively targeted from late spring through fall with peak action in summer and early fall as fish feed aggressively before winter. Northern pike are year-round residents most active in spring and fall. Both species can be caught through the ice in Minnesota winters using tip-ups with large sucker minnows. The limited but intense muskie fishery draws dedicated anglers from across the region.
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