Miller Lake
About Miller Lake
Miller Lake is a 132-acre lake near Garrison in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline.
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 1995.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township. Ice typically goes out around April 16, based on 18 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Miller Lake
- 132 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Garrison
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 132 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 38 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- 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
- 1995
- 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 16
- Years of record
- 18
- Earliest
- March 25, 2000
- Latest
- April 30, 2008
- Most recent
- April 29, 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 Miller Lake?
Miller Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Garrison. It covers 132 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Miller Lake?
Miller Lake covers 132 acres with about 2.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet.
What fish can you catch at Miller 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 Miller Lake?
Yes. Miller Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Miller Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Miller 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 Miller Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Miller Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Miller Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 16, from 18 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 25, 2000 and the latest is April 30, 2008.