Lower Trelipe Lake
About Lower Trelipe Lake
Lower Trelipe Lake is a 618-acre lake near Longville in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 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. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lower Trelipe Lake
- 618 acres, up to 32 feet deep, near Longville
- 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
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 4.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 618 acres
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 355 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
- 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
- 16
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 15
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- April 1, 2016
- Latest
- May 4, 2023
- Most recent
- May 4, 2023
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 Lower Trelipe Lake?
Lower Trelipe Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. It covers 618 acres and reaches 32 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lower Trelipe Lake?
Lower Trelipe Lake covers 618 acres with about 6.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 32 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lower Trelipe 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 Lower Trelipe Lake?
Yes. Lower Trelipe Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lower Trelipe Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lower Trelipe 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 Lower Trelipe Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lower Trelipe Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
Are there special fishing regulations on Lower Trelipe Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Lower Trelipe Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 1, 2016 and the latest is May 4, 2023.