Smokey Hollow Lake
About Smokey Hollow Lake
Smokey Hollow Lake is a 125-acre lake near Outing in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
There are 2 public boat launches managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Smokey Hollow Lake
- 125 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Outing
- 2 public boat launches — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 125 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 52 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
- 2 public boat launches
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smokey Hollow Lake?
Smokey Hollow Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. It covers 125 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Smokey Hollow Lake?
Smokey Hollow Lake covers 125 acres with about 2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Smokey Hollow Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Smokey Hollow Lake?
Yes. Smokey Hollow Lake has 2 public boat launches, managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Smokey Hollow Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Smokey Hollow 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 Smokey Hollow Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Smokey Hollow Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.