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Perch Lake
Detroit Lakes, MN · Becker County
Right Now
Clear
Water
65°
Wind
6 mph
E
Gusts
11 mph
Pressure
30.02
falling
LakeMonster planner
Perch Lake
Active temps make wind edges, shallow cover, and feeding windows more important. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout a wind-touched point or bank next to deeper water.
use a search bait first, then slow down after the first contact A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 5 mph wind.
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Thu, Jul 16
High / Low
88° / 66°
Wind
7 mph
gusts 17 mph
Precip
0%
UV
8
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
9:12 PM
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Tue, Jul 21
Tue, Jul 21 scores 54/100: Solunar 3/5, Pressure rising.
Best for Boating
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 90/100: Wind 5 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 80/100: Air 77°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 85/100: Wind 5 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorms | Mostly Clear |
| High / Low | 88°/66° | 85°/70° | 85°/64° | 86°/65° | 90°/72° | 75°/62° | 77°/58° | 80°/61° | 83°/64° |
| Precip | 0% | 32% | 0% | 35% | 38% | 38% | 0% | 37% | 34% |
| Wind | 9 mphgust 17 | 13 mphgust 22 | 9 mphgust 18 | 9 mphgust 19 | 11 mphgust 24 | 11 mphgust 24 | 5 mphgust 14 | 9 mphgust 17 | 7 mphgust 14 |
| Pressure | 29.98" stable | 29.87" falling | 29.96" rising | 29.85" falling | 29.72" falling | 29.93" rising | 30.11" rising | 29.99" falling | 29.89" falling |
| UV Index | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 5:45 AM | 5:46 AM | 5:47 AM | 5:48 AM | 5:49 AM | 5:50 AM | 5:51 AM | 5:52 AM | 5:53 AM |
| Sunset | 9:12 PM | 9:11 PM | 9:10 PM | 9:09 PM | 9:08 PM | 9:07 PM | 9:06 PM | 9:05 PM | 9:04 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Perch LakeWind read
Calm
7 mph avg
Water read
65°
Warm-water bite
Air range
66° / 88°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Perch Lake has calm wind, 66F to 88F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 65F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
3:14 PM - 5:44 PM
Minor
7:58 AM - 9:28 AM
Detailed temperature readings across your lake.
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Water Temperature History
Current
69°
Jul 19
Low
33°
Mar 8
Average
55°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: August (75°F)
Coolest avg: March (37°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+17°F)
Sharpest cooling: September → October (-18°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
9 mph
1pm
Peak Gust
16 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.05 inHg
rising
Visibility
15 mi
5% clouds
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Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 65°F -- warm-water species active.
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Lake facts
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Perch Lake, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 65°F surface water temperature, clear, 6 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Perch Lake has 47 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 38 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Perch Lake is listed in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.