Big Deep Lake
About Big Deep Lake
Big Deep Lake is a 536-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 107 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 1995.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Big Deep Lake
- 536 acres, up to 107 feet deep, near Hackensack
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 536 acres
- Max depth
- 107 ft
- Shoreline
- 5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 48 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
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
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 1995
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Big Deep Lake?
Big Deep Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 536 acres and reaches 107 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Deep Lake?
Big Deep Lake covers 536 acres with about 5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 107 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Deep Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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 Big Deep Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Big Deep Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Deep 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 Big Deep Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Big Deep Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.