Mill Lake
About Mill Lake
Mill Lake is a 155-acre lake near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2005.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Mill Lake
- 155 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Detroit Lakes
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Listed as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 155 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 155 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)
- Picnic area
Best For
- 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
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2005
- 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 Mill Lake?
Mill Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Detroit Lakes. It covers 155 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mill Lake?
Mill Lake covers 155 acres with about 4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mill 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 Mill Lake?
Yes. Mill Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Mill Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mill 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 Mill Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mill Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Does Mill Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Mill Lake as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.