Fleming Lake
About Fleming Lake
Fleming Lake is a 319-acre lake near Palisade in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.8 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Fleming Lake
- 319 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Palisade
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 2.8 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 319 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 2.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 314 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 17
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- April 1, 2016
- Latest
- May 5, 1996
- Most recent
- May 4, 2018
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fleming Lake?
Fleming Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Palisade. It covers 319 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fleming Lake?
Fleming Lake covers 319 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fleming Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Fleming Lake?
Yes. Fleming Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Fleming Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Fleming Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Fleming Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Fleming Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Fleming Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 1, 2016 and the latest is May 5, 1996.