Mitten Lake
About Mitten Lake
Mitten Lake is an 113-acre lake near Longville in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Mitten Lake
- 113 acres, up to 28 feet deep, near Longville
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 113 acres
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 97 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitten Lake?
Mitten Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. It covers 113 acres and reaches 28 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mitten Lake?
Mitten Lake covers 113 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 28 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mitten Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mitten Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Mitten Lake.
Can you swim at Mitten Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mitten 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 Mitten Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mitten Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.