Rabbit Lake
About Rabbit Lake
Rabbit Lake is a 212-acre lake near Glen in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 51 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 19 feet, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 14, based on 17 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Rabbit Lake
- 212 acres, up to 51 feet deep, near Glen
- 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 9.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 212 acres
- Max depth
- 51 ft
- Average depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 77 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
- 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 14
- Years of record
- 17
- Earliest
- March 21, 2012
- Latest
- May 9, 2013
- Most recent
- March 31, 2024
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 Rabbit Lake?
Rabbit Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Glen. It covers 212 acres and reaches 51 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rabbit Lake?
Rabbit Lake covers 212 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 51 feet and its average depth is about 19 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rabbit 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 Rabbit Lake?
Yes. Rabbit Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Rabbit Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Rabbit 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 Rabbit Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Rabbit Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Rabbit Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 14, from 17 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 21, 2012 and the latest is May 9, 2013.