Pine Lake
About Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a 1,236-acre lake near Gonvick in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 11.1 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 23 Clearwater County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Pine Lake
- 1,236 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Gonvick
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6.8 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,236 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 11.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,238 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Camping (1 mapped)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Lakeside camping
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 9
- Earliest
- April 4, 2017
- Latest
- April 30, 2018
- Most recent
- April 22, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
Camping & Reservations
1 campground is mapped on or near Pine Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake is in Clearwater County, Minnesota, near Gonvick. It covers 1,236 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake covers 1,236 acres with about 11.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pine Lake?
Yes. Pine Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Pine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pine 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.
Is Pine Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Pine Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Pine Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 9 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 4, 2017 and the latest is April 30, 2018.
Can you camp at Pine Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.