Walker Brook Lake
About Walker Brook Lake
Walker Brook Lake is a 95-acre lake near Shevlin in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It reaches 45 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2025.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Walker Brook Lake
- 95 acres, up to 45 feet deep, near Shevlin
- 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 yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 95 acres
- Max depth
- 45 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 26 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)
Best For
- 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 17
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- April 11, 2005
- Latest
- May 7, 2022
- Most recent
- May 7, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Brook Lake?
Walker Brook Lake is in Clearwater County, Minnesota, near Shevlin. It covers 95 acres and reaches 45 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Walker Brook Lake?
Walker Brook Lake covers 95 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 45 feet.
What fish can you catch at Walker Brook Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Walker Brook Lake?
Yes. Walker Brook 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 Walker Brook Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Walker Brook 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 Walker Brook Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Walker Brook Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Walker Brook Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 11, 2005 and the latest is May 7, 2022.