Rogers Lake
About Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake is a 102-acre lake near Mendota Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Rogers Lake
- 102 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Mendota Heights
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- city
Conditions
- Surface area
- 102 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 102 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
- Picnic area
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake is in Dakota County, Minnesota, near Mendota Heights. It covers 102 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake covers 102 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rogers 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 Rogers Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Rogers Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.