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Lake Melissa

Minnesota
7.47 km²
46.7425, -95.8972
NHD 120018510
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About Lake Melissa

Lake Melissa is a natural lake or pond in Minnesota, United States. It covers approximately 7.47 km² (1846 acres). The lake centroid is located at 46.7425° N, 95.8972° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Melissa

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 15h 26m
Dawn10:10
Sunrise10:47
Sunset02:13
Dusk02:51

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:4011:47Excellent
  • Morning11:4718:30Good
  • Midday18:3023:13Calm
  • Afternoon23:1301:13Good
  • Dusk01:1303:21Excellent
  • Night03:2109:40Good
Moon: 14% · waxing14:42

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Melissa?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Melissa. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Melissa?

Lake Melissa covers approximately 7.47 square kilometres (1846 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Melissa located?

Lake Melissa is located in Minnesota, United States, with its centroid at 46.7425°, -95.8972°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF