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Vinge Lake
Dalton, MN · Otter Tail County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
67°
Wind
7 mph
SSE
Gusts
9 mph
Pressure
30.01
falling
LakeMonster planner
Vinge 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 7 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
89° / 68°
Wind
7 mph
gusts 18 mph
Precip
0%
UV
8
Sunrise
5:48 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
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 51/100: Wind 5 mph, 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 80/100: Air 85°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 | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Drizzle | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Clear |
| High / Low | 89°/68° | 89°/71° | 85°/65° | 86°/66° | 91°/74° | 76°/64° | 77°/60° | 79°/62° | 82°/65° |
| Precip | 0% | 31% | 0% | 33% | 34% | 32% | 35% | 0% | 0% |
| Wind | 10 mphgust 18 | 13 mphgust 20 | 9 mphgust 18 | 10 mphgust 21 | 10 mphgust 21 | 13 mphgust 25 | 5 mphgust 12 | 9 mphgust 16 | 7 mphgust 14 |
| Pressure | 29.97" stable | 29.87" falling | 29.96" rising | 29.85" falling | 29.71" falling | 29.92" rising | 30.11" rising | 29.99" falling | 29.89" falling |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Sunrise | 5:48 AM | 5:49 AM | 5:50 AM | 5:51 AM | 5:52 AM | 5:53 AM | 5:54 AM | 5:55 AM | 5:56 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 | 2/5first quarter | 3/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Vinge LakeWind read
Calm
7 mph avg
Water read
67°
Warm-water bite
Air range
68° / 89°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Vinge Lake has calm wind, 68F to 89F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 67F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
3:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Minor
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Detailed temperature readings across your lake.
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Water Temperature History
Current
69°
Jul 19
Low
32°
Mar 15
Average
54°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: June (74°F)
Coolest avg: February (35°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+16°F)
Sharpest cooling: August → September (-12°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
10 mph
2pm
Peak Gust
17 mph
highest gust
Pressure
30.03 inHg
rising
Visibility
12 mi
4% clouds
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Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 67°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 Vinge Lake, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 67°F surface water temperature, mostly clear, 7 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Vinge Lake has 145 acres based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Vinge 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.