Jenkins Lake
About Jenkins Lake
Jenkins Lake is an 114-acre lake near Palisade in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 18 feet, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2004.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Jenkins Lake
- 114 acres, up to 38 feet deep, near Palisade
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 114 acres
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Average depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 39 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- 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
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2004
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jenkins Lake?
Jenkins Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Palisade. It covers 114 acres and reaches 38 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Jenkins Lake?
Jenkins Lake covers 114 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 38 feet and its average depth is about 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Jenkins Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, 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 Jenkins Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Jenkins Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Jenkins 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 Jenkins Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Jenkins Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.