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Rose Lake
Dalton, MN · Otter Tail County
Right Now
Windy
Water
64°
Wind
16 mph
NW
Gusts
27 mph
Pressure
29.68
steady
LakeMonster planner
Rose Lake
Active temps make wind edges, shallow cover, and feeding windows more important. The planning constraint is wind control.
Best first move
Scout a protected point, inside turn, or leeward edge.
use a search bait first, then slow down after the first contact A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 12 mph wind.
Listed targets to ask about: Walleye · Northern pike
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 - Tue, Jul 21
High / Low
75° / 60°
Wind
14 mph
gusts 31 mph
Precip
0%
UV
6
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
9:06 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
Wed, Jul 29
Wed, Jul 29 scores 65/100: Solunar 4/5, Rain 0%.
Best for Boating
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 90/100: Wind 6 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 75/100: Air 77°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 85/100: Wind 6 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 | Sat25 | Sun26 | Mon27 | Tue28 | Wed29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Windy | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Thunderstorms | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Clear | Clear |
| High / Low | 75°/60° | 77°/55° | 82°/60° | 83°/63° | 94°/69° | 96°/74° | 91°/74° | 83°/66° | 84°/63° |
| Precip | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 42% | 48% | 42% | 36% | 0% |
| Wind | 18 mphgust 31 | 6 mphgust 13 | 13 mphgust 17 | 14 mphgust 24 | 10 mphgust 24 | 10 mphgust 23 | 9 mphgust 19 | 13 mphgust 21 | 9 mphgust 15 |
| Pressure | 29.92" stable | 30.11" rising | 30.03" falling | 29.88" falling | 29.76" falling | 29.67" falling | 29.66" falling | 29.81" rising | 29.95" rising |
| UV Index | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunrise | 5:53 AM | 5:54 AM | 5:55 AM | 5:56 AM | 5:57 AM | 5:59 AM | 6:00 AM | 6:01 AM | 6:02 AM |
| Sunset | 9:06 PM | 9:05 PM | 9:04 PM | 9:03 PM | 9:02 PM | 9:01 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:59 PM | 8:57 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous | 2/5waxing gibbous | 3/5waxing gibbous | 3/5waxing gibbous | 4/5FULL | 4/5FULL |
Today Read
Rose LakeWind read
Moderate
14 mph avg
Water read
64°
Cool-water mix
Air range
60° / 75°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Rose Lake has moderate wind, 60F to 75F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 64F water.
Fishing Forecast
first quarter
Major
7:01 PM - 9:31 PM
Minor
2:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Detailed temperature readings across your lake.
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Fish Species
6Water Temperature History
Current
70°
Jul 26
Low
34°
Feb 17
Average
58°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: June (76°F)
Coolest avg: March (41°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+18°F)
Sharpest cooling: August → September (-11°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
18 mph
12pm
Peak Gust
31 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.78 inHg
rising
Visibility
15 mi
8% clouds
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Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Fishing Forecast
3/5first quarter
Water at 64°F -- good for cool-water species.
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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 Rose Lake, updated Jul 21, 2026, shows 64°F surface water temperature, windy, 16 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Rose Lake has 108 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 37 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Rose Lake is listed in Dalton, Otter Tail County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.
LakeMonster lists Walleye, Northern pike, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch for Rose Lake. A species listing does not guarantee current activity; use current temperature, weather, recent reports, and local regulations when planning.