---
type: lake
name: "Rock Lake"
county: "Cass"
nearest_town: "Casino"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 261
max_depth_ft: 17
latitude: 46.42659
longitude: -94.47452
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "11032400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/rock-lake
---

# Rock Lake

Lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Casino

- **Surface Area**: 261 acres
- **Max Depth**: 17 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Public access on record
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Rock Lake is a 261-acre lake near Casino in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Rock Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Public access on record
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Campground, Picnic Area

### Campgrounds

- Rock Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/long-lake-casino) - 1.3 miles, 113 acres
- [Green Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/green-bass-lake) - 2.5 miles, 44 acres
- [Pillager Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/pillager-lake) - 4 miles, 205 acres
- [Agate Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/agate-lake) - 5.3 miles, 157 acres
- [Sylvan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/sylvan-lake) - 5.5 miles, 894 acres
- [Gull Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/gull-lake) - 5.8 miles, 10,010 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.42659,-94.47452)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=11032400)
- [All lakes in Cass County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/rock-lake)*