Mallard Lake
About Mallard Lake
Mallard Lake is a 105-acre lake near Mallard in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Mallard Lake
- 105 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Mallard
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 105 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 77 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 Mallard Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mallard Lake?
Mallard Lake is in Clearwater County, Minnesota, near Mallard. It covers 105 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mallard Lake?
Mallard Lake covers 105 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mallard Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Mallard Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Mallard Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Mallard Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mallard 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.