Grave Lake
About Grave Lake
Grave Lake is a 169-acre lake near Brainerd in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2002.
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 21, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Grave Lake
- 169 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Brainerd
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 169 acres
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 169 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2002
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 21
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- March 20, 2016
- Latest
- May 8, 2013
- Most recent
- April 24, 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 Grave Lake?
Grave Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Brainerd. It covers 169 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Grave Lake?
Grave Lake covers 169 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Grave Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Grave Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Grave Lake.
Can you swim at Grave Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Grave 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 Grave Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Grave Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Grave Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 21, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 20, 2016 and the latest is May 8, 2013.