Townline Lake
About Townline Lake
Townline Lake is an 114-acre lake near Aitkin in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 69 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2012.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Townline Lake
- 114 acres, up to 69 feet deep, near Aitkin
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 114 acres
- Max depth
- 69 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 8
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2012
- 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 Townline Lake?
Townline Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. It covers 114 acres and reaches 69 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Townline Lake?
Townline Lake covers 114 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 69 feet.
What fish can you catch at Townline Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Townline Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Townline Lake.
Can you swim at Townline Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Townline 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 Townline Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Townline Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.