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Stump Lake

lakeCook County, Minnesota · near Hovland254 acres36 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Stump Lake

Stump Lake is a 254-acre lake near Hovland in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 54 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 24 feet, and has roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.

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. Stump Lake #1 is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Stump Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 254 acres, up to 54 feet deep, near Hovland
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Average water clarity around 6 feet
  • Camping close to the water at Stump Lake #1

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses

Conditions

Surface area
254 acres
Max depth
54 ft
Average depth
24 ft
Shoreline
6.3 mi
Water clarity
6 ft
Shallows (under 15 ft)
59 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

  • Camping: Stump Lake #1

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

Stump Lake #1 is mapped on or near Stump 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.

Backcountry sites

Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.

Activities

PaddlingCamping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stump Lake?

Stump Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Hovland. It covers 254 acres and reaches 54 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Stump Lake?

Stump Lake covers 254 acres with about 6.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 54 feet and its average depth is about 24 feet.

What fish can you catch at Stump Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Stump Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on Stump Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at Stump Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Stump 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.

Can you camp at Stump Lake?

Yes. Stump Lake #1 is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.