Dakota County · lake · 230 acres
Orchard Lake
Orchard Lake is a lake in Dakota County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
71°
10 mph
4%
Fri
Rain
72°
66°
15 mph
84%
Sat
Overcast
83°
61°
11 mph
6%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Krenz Lake0.6 mi
- Kingsley Lake0.7 mi
- Horseshoe Lake1.2 mi
- Lee Lake1.3 mi
- Murphy Lake1.8 mi
- Hanrahan Lake2.4 mi
- Earley Lake2.8 mi
- Marion Lake2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Orchard Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Orchard Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Orchard Lake?+
Orchard Lake is a lake in Dakota County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.