Lake Louise
About Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a 214-acre lake near Garfield in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 33 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 18 feet, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 58 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Louise
- 214 acres, up to 33 feet deep, near Garfield
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 10 feet
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 214 acres
- Max depth
- 33 ft
- Average depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 10 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 98 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
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 18
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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 15
- Years of record
- 58
- Earliest
- March 20, 2012
- Latest
- May 10, 2013
- Most recent
- April 6, 2026
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 Lake Louise?
Lake Louise is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Garfield. It covers 214 acres and reaches 33 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Louise?
Lake Louise covers 214 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 33 feet and its average depth is about 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Louise?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Louise?
Yes. Lake Louise has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Louise?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Louise. 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 Lake Louise stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Louise; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Lake Louise?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 58 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 20, 2012 and the latest is May 10, 2013.
Does Lake Louise have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Lake Louise as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.