Linwood Lake
About Linwood Lake
Linwood Lake is a 572-acre lake near Wyoming in Anoka County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 15 Anoka County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.1 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 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 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around March 31, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Linwood Lake
- 572 acres, up to 42 feet deep, near Wyoming
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 4.1 feet
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 572 acres
- Max depth
- 42 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 475 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
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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
- March 31
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 15, 2016
- Latest
- May 7, 2013
- Most recent
- March 31, 2026
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 Linwood Lake?
Linwood Lake is in Anoka County, Minnesota, near Wyoming. It covers 572 acres and reaches 42 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Linwood Lake?
Linwood Lake covers 572 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 42 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Linwood Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Linwood Lake?
Yes. Linwood Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Linwood Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Linwood 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 Linwood Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Linwood Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Linwood Lake?
The median ice-out date is March 31, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2016 and the latest is May 7, 2013.
Does Linwood Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Linwood Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.