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Schoolcraft Lake
Park Rapids, MN · Hubbard County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
73°
Wind
3 mph
E
Gusts
6 mph
Pressure
30.05
falling
LakeMonster planner
Schoolcraft Lake
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout the first break or defined cover closest to a feeding flat.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 2 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
87° / 62°
Wind
5 mph
gusts 15 mph
Precip
27%
UV
8
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
9:11 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
Thu, Jul 16
Thu, Jul 16 scores 60/100: Solunar 3/5, Wind 8 mph.
Best for Boating
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 85/100: Wind 5 mph.
Best for Swimming
Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 18 scores 75/100: Air 83°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Thu, Jul 16
Thu, Jul 16 scores 80/100: Wind 8 mph.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly Clear | Thunderstorms | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Clear |
| High / Low | 87°/62° | 86°/69° | 83°/64° | 86°/64° | 88°/70° | 72°/59° | 77°/55° | 78°/59° | 82°/63° |
| Precip | 27% | 38% | 0% | 33% | 48% | 31% | 21% | 30% | 35% |
| Wind | 8 mphgust 15 | 12 mphgust 21 | 9 mphgust 18 | 7 mphgust 19 | 10 mphgust 25 | 12 mphgust 25 | 5 mphgust 15 | 6 mphgust 12 | 7 mphgust 14 |
| Pressure | 30.00" stable | 29.87" falling | 29.95" rising | 29.85" falling | 29.68" falling | 29.93" rising | 30.14" rising | 30.01" falling | 29.90" falling |
| UV Index | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 5:40 AM | 5:41 AM | 5:42 AM | 5:43 AM | 5:45 AM | 5:46 AM | 5:47 AM | 5:48 AM | 5:49 AM |
| Sunset | 9:11 PM | 9:10 PM | 9:09 PM | 9:08 PM | 9:07 PM | 9:06 PM | 9:05 PM | 9:04 PM | 9:03 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 3/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Schoolcraft LakeWind read
Calm
5 mph avg
Water read
73°
Warm-water bite
Air range
62° / 87°
today
Precip
27%
low concern
Today's forecast for Schoolcraft Lake has calm wind, 62F to 87F air temperatures, 27% chance of precipitation, and 73F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
3:12 PM - 5:42 PM
Minor
7:55 AM - 9:25 AM
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Water Temperature History
Current
74°
Jul 26
Low
33°
Feb 22
Average
55°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (73°F)
Coolest avg: March (37°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+16°F)
Sharpest cooling: August → September (-10°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
8 mph
2pm
Peak Gust
14 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.07 inHg
rising
Visibility
15 mi
6% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 73°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 Schoolcraft Lake, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 73°F surface water temperature, mostly clear, 3 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Schoolcraft Lake has 170 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 37 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Schoolcraft Lake is listed in Park Rapids, Hubbard County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.