Mills Lake
About Mills Lake
Mills Lake is a 237-acre lake near Lake Crystal in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 0.5 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Mills Lake
- 237 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Lake Crystal
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Average water clarity around 0.5 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 237 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 0.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 237 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)
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mills Lake?
Mills Lake is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, near Lake Crystal. It covers 237 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mills Lake?
Mills Lake covers 237 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mills Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Mills Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Mills Lake?
Yes. Mills Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Mills Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mills 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.