McKeown Lake
About McKeown Lake
McKeown Lake is a 168-acre lake near Longville in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 37 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 4 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 (concrete surface). Ice typically goes out around April 19, based on 16 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to McKeown Lake
- 168 acres, up to 37 feet deep, near Longville
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 168 acres
- Max depth
- 37 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 128 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 19
- Years of record
- 16
- Earliest
- April 11, 2006
- Latest
- May 3, 1996
- Most recent
- April 19, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Plan your trip to McKeown Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McKeown Lake?
McKeown Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. It covers 168 acres and reaches 37 feet deep.
How big and how deep is McKeown Lake?
McKeown Lake covers 168 acres with about 4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 37 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at McKeown Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for McKeown Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on McKeown Lake?
Yes. McKeown Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at McKeown Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at McKeown 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 McKeown Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 19, from 16 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 11, 2006 and the latest is May 3, 1996.