Rogers Lake
About Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake is a 240-acre lake near Emily in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 64 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 25, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Rogers Lake
- 240 acres, up to 64 feet deep, near Emily
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 15.5 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 240 acres
- Max depth
- 64 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 15.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 83 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Black and White Crappie, Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 25
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 21, 2012
- Latest
- May 12, 2013
- Most recent
- April 25, 2019
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 Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Emily. It covers 240 acres and reaches 64 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake covers 240 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 64 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rogers 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 Rogers Lake?
Yes. Rogers Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Rogers Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Rogers 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 Rogers Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Rogers Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Rogers Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Rogers Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 25, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 21, 2012 and the latest is May 12, 2013.