Acorn Lake
About Acorn Lake
Acorn Lake is a 154-acre lake near Frazee in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 55 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 20 feet, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 24, based on 10 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Acorn Lake
- 154 acres, up to 55 feet deep, near Frazee
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt) — 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 13.1 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 154 acres
- Max depth
- 55 ft
- Average depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Water clarity
- 13.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 51 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 (asphalt)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 24
- Years of record
- 10
- Earliest
- March 16, 2024
- Latest
- May 9, 2013
- Most recent
- March 16, 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 Acorn Lake?
Acorn Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Frazee. It covers 154 acres and reaches 55 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Acorn Lake?
Acorn Lake covers 154 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 55 feet and its average depth is about 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Acorn 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 Acorn Lake?
Yes. Acorn Lake has 1 public boat launch (asphalt), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Acorn Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Acorn 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 Acorn Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Acorn Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Acorn Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 24, from 10 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2024 and the latest is May 9, 2013.