---
type: lake
name: "Gull Lake"
county: "Cass"
nearest_town: "Nisswa"
lake_type: "reservoir"
acres: 10010
max_depth_ft: 80
latitude: 46.44802
longitude: -94.35681
lake_score: 90
dnr_lake_id: "11030500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/gull-lake
---

# Gull Lake

Reservoir in Cass County, Minnesota, near Nisswa

- **Surface Area**: 10,010 acres
- **Max Depth**: 80 ft
- **Shoreline**: 46 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: reservoir
- **Public Access**: 4 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 90/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Gull Lake is a 10,010-acre reservoir near Nisswa in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 80 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 46 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 134 Cass County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.2 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 21 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to northern pike, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 4 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the city, Minnesota DNR, and US Army Corps of Engineers. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. Gulf Lake- Cor of Engineers Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 21, based on 98 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 4 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city, Minnesota DNR, US Army Corps of Engineers
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 21
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Northern Pike**: All from 30-40" must be immediately released. Possession limit two, only one over 40".

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground, Picnic Area, Marina

### Campgrounds

- Gulf Lake- Cor of Engineers Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 21
- **Years of record**: 98
- **Earliest**: 2024-03-17
- **Latest**: 1950-05-18

## Nearby Lakes

- [Agate Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/agate-lake) - 0.9 miles, 157 acres
- [Margaret Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/margaret-lake) - 3.2 miles, 251 acres
- [Hartley Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/hartley-lake) - 3.2 miles, 136 acres
- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/round-lake) - 3.6 miles, 1,650 acres
- [Green Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/green-bass-lake) - 4.7 miles, 44 acres
- [Dade Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/dade-lake) - 4.9 miles, 99 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.44802,-94.35681)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=11030500)
- [All lakes in Cass County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county)

---
*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/gull-lake)*