Lone Lake
About Lone Lake
Lone Lake is a 433-acre lake near Aitkin in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 60 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 20.6 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 18, based on 45 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lone Lake
- 433 acres, up to 60 feet deep, near Aitkin
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 20.6 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 433 acres
- Max depth
- 60 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 20.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 148 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
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 18
- Years of record
- 45
- Earliest
- March 28, 2000
- Latest
- May 10, 2013
- Most recent
- May 4, 2023
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 Lone Lake?
Lone Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. It covers 433 acres and reaches 60 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lone Lake?
Lone Lake covers 433 acres with about 5.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 60 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lone Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lone Lake?
Yes. Lone Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lone Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lone 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 Lone Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lone Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Lone Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 18, from 45 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 28, 2000 and the latest is May 10, 2013.