Partridge Lake
About Partridge Lake
Partridge Lake is an 188-acre lake near Nichols in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Partridge Lake
- 188 acres, up to 42 feet deep, near Nichols
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 188 acres
- Max depth
- 42 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 116 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
- 10
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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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Plan your trip to Partridge Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Partridge Lake?
Partridge Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Nichols. It covers 188 acres and reaches 42 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Partridge Lake?
Partridge Lake covers 188 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 42 feet.
What fish can you catch at Partridge 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 Partridge Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Partridge Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Partridge 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 Partridge Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Partridge Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.