Anka Lake
About Anka Lake
Anka Lake is a 130-acre lake near Melby in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1997.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Anka Lake
- 130 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Melby
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 130 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 130 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1997
- 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 Anka Lake?
Anka Lake is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Melby. It covers 130 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Anka Lake?
Anka Lake covers 130 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Anka Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Anka Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Anka Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Anka 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 Anka Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Anka Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.