Reitz Lake
About Reitz Lake
Reitz Lake is a 92-acre lake near Coney Island in Carver County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Reitz Lake
- 92 acres, up to 36 feet deep, near Coney Island
- 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 6.9 feet
- 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
Conditions
- Surface area
- 92 acres
- Max depth
- 36 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 46 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
- 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- 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 8
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- March 3, 2024
- Latest
- April 19, 2014
- Most recent
- March 3, 2024
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 Reitz Lake?
Reitz Lake is in Carver County, Minnesota, near Coney Island. It covers 92 acres and reaches 36 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Reitz Lake?
Reitz Lake covers 92 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 36 feet.
What fish can you catch at Reitz Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Reitz Lake?
Yes. Reitz Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Reitz Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Reitz 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 Reitz Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Reitz Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Reitz Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 3, 2024 and the latest is April 19, 2014.
Does Reitz Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Reitz 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.