---
type: lake
name: "Little Sugar Bush Lake"
county: "Becker"
nearest_town: "Richwood"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 221
max_depth_ft: 29
latitude: 47.00314
longitude: -95.77517
lake_score: 64
dnr_lake_id: "03031300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/little-sugar-bush-lake
---

# Little Sugar Bush Lake

Lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Richwood

- **Surface Area**: 221 acres
- **Max Depth**: 29 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 64/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Little Sugar Bush Lake is a 221-acre lake near Richwood in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

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. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Buffalo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/buffalo-lake) - 2.4 miles, 418 acres
- [Big Sugar Bush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/big-sugar-bush-lake) - 2.9 miles, 522 acres
- [Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/rice-lake) - 3.6 miles, 231 acres
- [Rock Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/rock-lake) - 5.4 miles, 1,196 acres
- [Strawberry Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/strawberry-lake) - 5.9 miles, 1,498 acres
- [Winter Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/winter-lake) - 6.3 miles, 117 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.00314,-95.77517)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=03031300)
- [All lakes in Becker County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/little-sugar-bush-lake)*