Rock Lake
About Rock Lake
Rock Lake is a 203-acre lake near Pine Center in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 10, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Rock Lake
- 203 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Pine Center
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 203 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 129 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.
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
- 16
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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 10
- Years of record
- 9
- Earliest
- March 11, 2024
- Latest
- May 10, 2022
- Most recent
- March 11, 2024
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 Rock Lake?
Rock Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pine Center. It covers 203 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rock Lake?
Rock Lake covers 203 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rock 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 Rock Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Rock Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Rock 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 Rock Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Rock Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Rock Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 10, from 9 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 11, 2024 and the latest is May 10, 2022.