Lougee Lake
About Lougee Lake
Lougee Lake is a 212-acre lake near Mission in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 53 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1997.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and township. Ice typically goes out around April 9, based on 25 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lougee Lake
- 212 acres, up to 53 feet deep, near Mission
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR and township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR, township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 212 acres
- Max depth
- 53 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 156 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
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
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
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1997
- 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 9
- Years of record
- 25
- Earliest
- March 13, 2024
- Latest
- May 10, 2013
- Most recent
- April 2, 2025
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 Lougee Lake?
Lougee Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Mission. It covers 212 acres and reaches 53 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lougee Lake?
Lougee Lake covers 212 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 53 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lougee Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lougee Lake?
Yes. Lougee Lake has 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR and township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lougee Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lougee 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 Lougee Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lougee Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Lougee Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 9, from 25 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 13, 2024 and the latest is May 10, 2013.