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Section Twelve Lake
Aitkin, MN · Aitkin County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
72°
Wind
1 mph
E
Gusts
5 mph
Pressure
30.06
falling
LakeMonster planner
Section Twelve 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 3 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
86° / 60°
Wind
4 mph
gusts 15 mph
Precip
42%
UV
7
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
9:02 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 62/100: Solunar 3/5, Pressure rising.
Best for Boating
Fri, Jul 24
Fri, Jul 24 scores 90/100: Wind 7 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 18 scores 75/100: Air 84°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Fri, Jul 24
Fri, Jul 24 scores 85/100: Wind 7 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly Clear | Thunderstorms | Mostly Clear | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Mostly Cloudy | Drizzle | Mostly Clear |
| High / Low | 86°/60° | 91°/71° | 84°/66° | 85°/65° | 90°/72° | 79°/65° | 78°/60° | 81°/63° | 83°/65° |
| Precip | 42% | 39% | 0% | 33% | 50% | 43% | 21% | 39% | 0% |
| Wind | 6 mphgust 15 | 13 mphgust 22 | 10 mphgust 20 | 6 mphgust 16 | 12 mphgust 25 | 9 mphgust 21 | 5 mphgust 13 | 7 mphgust 15 | 7 mphgust 16 |
| Pressure | 30.02" stable | 29.87" falling | 29.90" rising | 29.87" falling | 29.72" falling | 29.89" rising | 30.06" rising | 29.99" falling | 29.89" falling |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 5:37 AM | 5:38 AM | 5:39 AM | 5:40 AM | 5:41 AM | 5:43 AM | 5:44 AM | 5:45 AM | 5:46 AM |
| Sunset | 9:02 PM | 9:02 PM | 9:01 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:59 PM | 8:58 PM | 8:57 PM | 8:56 PM | 8:55 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
Section Twelve LakeWind read
Calm
4 mph avg
Water read
72°
Warm-water bite
Air range
60° / 86°
today
Precip
42%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Section Twelve Lake has calm wind, 60F to 86F air temperatures, 42% chance of precipitation, and 72F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM
Minor
7:50 AM - 9:20 AM
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Water Temperature History
Current
71°
Jul 26
Low
32°
Mar 8
Average
54°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (72°F)
Coolest avg: February (35°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+14°F)
Sharpest cooling: September → October (-11°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
6 mph
4pm
Peak Gust
15 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.07 inHg
rising
Visibility
12 mi
7% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 72°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 Section Twelve Lake, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 72°F surface water temperature, mostly clear, 1 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Section Twelve Lake has 170 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 40 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Section Twelve Lake is listed in Aitkin, Aitkin County, MN. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.