---
type: lake
name: "West Rush Lake"
county: "Chisago"
nearest_town: "Rush City"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1594
max_depth_ft: 42
latitude: 45.68836
longitude: -93.08385
lake_score: 54
dnr_lake_id: "13006902"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/west-rush-lake
---

# West Rush Lake

Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota, near Rush City

- **Surface Area**: 1,594 acres
- **Max Depth**: 42 ft
- **Shoreline**: 20.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 54/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

West Rush Lake is a 1,594-acre lake near Rush City in Chisago County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 20.1 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 20 Chisago County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.8 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to northern pike, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 16
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Northern Pike**: All from 26-40" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 40".

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [East Rush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/east-rush-lake) - 1.9 miles, 1,494 acres
- [Goose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/goose-lake) - 3.9 miles, 732 acres
- [Rabour Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/rabour-lake) - 6.3 miles, 53 acres
- [Horseshoe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/horseshoe-lake) - 6.7 miles, 224 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/isanti-county/long-lake-grandy) - 6.9 miles, 133 acres
- [Fish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/fish-lake) - 7.8 miles, 319 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.68836,-93.08385)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=13006902)
- [All lakes in Chisago County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/west-rush-lake)*