Eli Lake
About Eli Lake
Eli Lake is a 162-acre lake near Clinton in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface).
Plan Your Visit to Eli Lake
- 162 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Clinton
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 162 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 162 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Eli Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eli Lake?
Eli Lake is in Big Stone County, Minnesota, near Clinton. It covers 162 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eli Lake?
Eli Lake covers 162 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eli Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Eli Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Eli Lake?
Yes. Eli Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Eli Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eli 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.