Eagle Lake
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is an 898-acre lake near Eagle Lake in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.8 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 10 Blue Earth County lakes in this directory.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Eagle Lake
- 898 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Eagle Lake
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR and county
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — 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, county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 898 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 9.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 721 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)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Eagle Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, near Eagle Lake. It covers 898 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake covers 898 acres with about 9.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eagle Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Eagle Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Eagle Lake?
Yes. Eagle Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Eagle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eagle 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.
Does Eagle Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Eagle Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.