Fawn Lake
About Fawn Lake
Fawn Lake is a 121-acre lake near Riverton in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, 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 2014.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Fawn Lake
- 121 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Riverton
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 121 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 108 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2014
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fawn Lake?
Fawn Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Riverton. It covers 121 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fawn Lake?
Fawn Lake covers 121 acres with about 1.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fawn Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Fawn Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Fawn Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Fawn 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 Fawn Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Fawn Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.