Sebie Lake
About Sebie Lake
Sebie Lake is an 185-acre lake near Fort Ripley in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 5, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Sebie Lake
- 185 acres, up to 27 feet deep, near Fort Ripley
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 185 acres
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 117 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
- 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 5
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- March 6, 2024
- Latest
- April 24, 2022
- Most recent
- March 6, 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 Sebie Lake?
Sebie Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Fort Ripley. It covers 185 acres and reaches 27 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sebie Lake?
Sebie Lake covers 185 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 27 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sebie Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, 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 Sebie Lake?
Yes. Sebie Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Sebie Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Sebie 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 Sebie Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Sebie Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Sebie Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 5, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 6, 2024 and the latest is April 24, 2022.