Mayo Lake
About Mayo Lake
Mayo Lake is a 164-acre lake near Pequot Lakes in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Mayo Lake
- 164 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Pequot Lakes
- 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
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 164 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 147 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
- 12
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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 Mayo Lake?
Mayo Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pequot Lakes. It covers 164 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mayo Lake?
Mayo Lake covers 164 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mayo Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mayo Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Mayo Lake.
Can you swim at Mayo Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mayo 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 Mayo Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mayo Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.