Bob Lake
About Bob Lake
Bob Lake is a 77-acre lake near Sawyer in Carlton County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 14 feet, and has roughly 1.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 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. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.
Plan Your Visit to Bob Lake
- 77 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Sawyer
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 77 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Average depth
- 14 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 38 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)
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
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- 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 Bob Lake?
Bob Lake is in Carlton County, Minnesota, near Sawyer. It covers 77 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bob Lake?
Bob Lake covers 77 acres with about 1.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet and its average depth is about 14 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bob Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Bob Lake?
Yes. Bob Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Bob Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bob 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 Bob Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Bob Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.