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West Graham Lake

Graham Lakes, Minnesota — Nobles County.

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519Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 117650051).

Location & fast facts

Where West Graham Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks West Graham Lake.

Fast facts

About West Graham Lake

  • County: Nobles
  • Town: Graham Lakes
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 138 mi from Minneapolis and 265 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Black crappie and White crappie
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

8 ftMaximum depth
519Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Bigmouth buffalo, Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Channel catfish, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish, Northern pike, Orangespotted sunfish, Quillback, Walleye, White crappie, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 519 of 519 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for West Graham Lake (DOW 53002100), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

West Graham Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Maka-Oicu County Park (campground)West Graham Lake (E) Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1West Graham Lake (N) Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1West Graham Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Graham Lakes
  2. 2West Graham Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Graham Lakes

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 117650051), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near West Graham Lake

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of West Graham Lake, 3 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.8018, -95.5149). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for West Graham Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at West Graham Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    West Graham Lake (E) Public Water Access SiteGraham LakesNobles CountyTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp10 trailer, 6 car—Fishing, Boating43.8086, -95.5034
    West Graham Lake (N) Public Water Access SiteGraham LakesDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock15 trailer, 4 car—Fishing, Boating43.8082, -95.5119

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about West Graham Lake

    How big is West Graham Lake?

    West Graham Lake covers about 519 acres in Graham Lakes, Minnesota (Nobles County).

    How deep is West Graham Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 8 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in West Graham Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Black crappie, White crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Channel catfish, Bigmouth buffalo, Black bullhead and Common carp and 7 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on West Graham Lake?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: West Graham Lake (E) Public Water Access Site and West Graham Lake (N) Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near West Graham Lake?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on West Graham Lake?

    West Graham Lake touches Graham Lakes in Nobles County, Minnesota.

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