Juggler Lake
About Juggler Lake
Juggler Lake is a 428-acre lake near Ponsford in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 78 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2022.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Juggler Lake
- 428 acres, up to 78 feet deep, near Ponsford
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 18 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 428 acres
- Max depth
- 78 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 18 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 149 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)
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
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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 22
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- April 14, 2015
- Latest
- May 14, 2013
- Most recent
- April 15, 2015
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 Juggler Lake?
Juggler Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Ponsford. It covers 428 acres and reaches 78 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Juggler Lake?
Juggler Lake covers 428 acres with about 6.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 78 feet.
What fish can you catch at Juggler Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Juggler Lake?
Yes. Juggler Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Juggler Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Juggler 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 Juggler Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Juggler Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Juggler Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 14, 2015 and the latest is May 14, 2013.