Blue Lake
About Blue Lake
Blue Lake is a 177-acre lake near Emily in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 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.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 12, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Blue Lake
- 177 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Emily
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 177 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 76 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
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 12
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- April 4, 2017
- Latest
- May 1, 2008
- Most recent
- April 4, 2017
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 Blue Lake?
Blue Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Emily. It covers 177 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Blue Lake?
Blue Lake covers 177 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet.
What fish can you catch at Blue Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Blue Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Blue Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Blue Lake.
Can you swim at Blue Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Blue 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.
When does the ice go out on Blue Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 12, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 4, 2017 and the latest is May 1, 2008.