Tamarack Lake
About Tamarack Lake
Tamarack Lake is a 235-acre lake near Wright in Carlton County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 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 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 13, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Tamarack Lake
- 235 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Wright
- 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
- Average water clarity around 7.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 235 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 176 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)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 13
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 20, 2012
- Latest
- May 10, 2013
- Most recent
- April 16, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tamarack Lake?
Tamarack Lake is in Carlton County, Minnesota, near Wright. It covers 235 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Tamarack Lake?
Tamarack Lake covers 235 acres with about 4.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet.
What fish can you catch at Tamarack Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Tamarack Lake?
Yes. Tamarack Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Tamarack Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Tamarack 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 Tamarack Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Tamarack Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Tamarack Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 13, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 20, 2012 and the latest is May 10, 2013.