Remote Lake
About Remote Lake
Remote Lake is a 134-acre lake near McGregor in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 47 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 4.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Remote Lake
- 134 acres, up to 47 feet deep, near McGregor
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 6.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 134 acres
- Max depth
- 47 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 124 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 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Remote Lake?
Remote Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near McGregor. It covers 134 acres and reaches 47 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Remote Lake?
Remote Lake covers 134 acres with about 4.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 47 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Remote Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Remote Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Remote Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Remote 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 Remote Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Remote Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.