Variety Lake
About Variety Lake
Variety Lake is a 160-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 18 feet, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
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 Variety Lake
- 160 acres, up to 29 feet deep, near Hackensack
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 160 acres
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Average depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 63 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Variety Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Variety Lake?
Variety Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack. It covers 160 acres and reaches 29 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Variety Lake?
Variety Lake covers 160 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 29 feet and its average depth is about 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Variety Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Variety Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Variety Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Variety Lake.
Can you swim at Variety Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Variety 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.