Scott Lake
About Scott Lake
Scott Lake is a 157-acre lake near Garrison in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 49 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Scott Lake
- 157 acres, up to 49 feet deep, near Garrison
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 157 acres
- Max depth
- 49 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 122 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Scott Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scott Lake?
Scott Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Garrison. It covers 157 acres and reaches 49 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Scott Lake?
Scott Lake covers 157 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 49 feet.
What fish can you catch at Scott Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Scott Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Scott Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Scott Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Scott 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.