Five Point Lake
About Five Point Lake
Five Point Lake is a 251-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 37 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.7 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 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 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 14, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Five Point Lake
- 251 acres, up to 37 feet deep, near Hackensack
- 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 12.7 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 251 acres
- Max depth
- 37 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 88 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
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 2025
- 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 14
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- March 24, 2012
- Latest
- May 8, 2013
- Most recent
- April 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 Five Point Lake?
Five Point Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 251 acres and reaches 37 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Five Point Lake?
Five Point Lake covers 251 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 37 feet.
What fish can you catch at Five Point Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Five Point Lake?
Yes. Five Point Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Five Point Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Five Point 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 Five Point Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Five Point Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Five Point Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 14, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 24, 2012 and the latest is May 8, 2013.