Fish Lake
About Fish Lake
Fish Lake is a 334-acre lake near East Bethel in Anoka County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including black crappie and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1998.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Fish Lake
- 334 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near East Bethel
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: black crappie and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 334 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 334 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 (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1998
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fish Lake?
Fish Lake is in Anoka County, Minnesota, near East Bethel. It covers 334 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fish Lake?
Fish Lake covers 334 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fish Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Crappie and Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Fish Lake?
Yes. Fish Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Fish Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Fish 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 Fish Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Fish Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.