---
type: lake
name: "Roosevelt Lake"
county: "Cass"
nearest_town: "Outing"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1511
max_depth_ft: 129
latitude: 46.81726
longitude: -93.96295
lake_score: 71
dnr_lake_id: "11004300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/roosevelt-lake
---

# Roosevelt Lake

Lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Outing

- **Surface Area**: 1,511 acres
- **Max Depth**: 129 ft
- **Shoreline**: 18.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 11.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 71/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Roosevelt Lake is a 1,511-acre lake near Outing in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 129 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 18.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.2 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. 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 2024.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Land O'Lakes SF - Clint Converse is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 18, based on 24 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 18
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Land O'Lakes SF - Clint Converse

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 18
- **Years of record**: 24
- **Earliest**: 2021-04-06
- **Latest**: 2022-05-07

## Nearby Lakes

- [Smokey Hollow Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/smokey-hollow-lake) - 1.3 miles, 125 acres
- [Lawrence Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/lawrence-lake) - 1.7 miles, 225 acres
- [Leavitt Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/leavitt-lake) - 2.9 miles, 122 acres
- [Blue Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/blue-lake) - 3.5 miles, 177 acres
- [Anna Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/anna-lake) - 3.7 miles, 112 acres
- [Washburn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/washburn-lake) - 3.8 miles, 1,590 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.81726,-93.96295)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=11004300)
- [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/roosevelt-lake)*