Kid Lake
About Kid Lake
Kid Lake is a 168-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 52 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 10 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Kid Lake
- 168 acres, up to 52 feet deep, near Hackensack
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 168 acres
- Max depth
- 52 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 35 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 17
- Years of record
- 10
- Earliest
- March 1, 2008
- Latest
- May 4, 2008
- Most recent
- April 24, 2015
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 Kid Lake?
Kid Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 168 acres and reaches 52 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Kid Lake?
Kid Lake covers 168 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 52 feet.
What fish can you catch at Kid Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Kid Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Kid Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Kid Lake.
Can you swim at Kid Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Kid 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.
When does the ice go out on Kid Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 10 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 1, 2008 and the latest is May 4, 2008.