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Jackpine Lake

lakeCass County, Minnesota · near Hackensack160 acres30 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Jackpine Lake

Jackpine Lake is a 160-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.

The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.

Plan Your Visit to Jackpine Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 160 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Hackensack
  • 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county

Access & Fees

Public access
1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses
Managed by
county

Conditions

Surface area
160 acres
Max depth
6 ft
Shoreline
2.6 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
160 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 (gravel or earth)
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Activities

BoatingPaddling

Amenities

Boat Ramp

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jackpine Lake?

Jackpine Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 160 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Jackpine Lake?

Jackpine Lake covers 160 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet.

What fish can you catch at Jackpine Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Jackpine Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on Jackpine Lake?

Yes. Jackpine Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.

Can you swim at Jackpine Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Jackpine 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.