---
type: lake
name: "Maple Lake"
county: "Douglas"
nearest_town: "Forada"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 831
max_depth_ft: 78
latitude: 45.77694
longitude: -95.37214
lake_score: 68
dnr_lake_id: "21007900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/maple-lake
---

# Maple Lake

Lake in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Forada

- **Surface Area**: 831 acres
- **Max Depth**: 78 ft
- **Average Depth**: 16 ft
- **Shoreline**: 9.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 19.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 68/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Maple Lake is an 831-acre lake near Forada in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 78 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 16 feet, and has roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 19.2 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth 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. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (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 19, based on 18 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 17
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Black and White Crappie**: Minimum size limit 10". Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 19
- **Years of record**: 18
- **Earliest**: 2016-03-24
- **Latest**: 2022-05-26

## Nearby Lakes

- [Turtle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/turtle-lake) - 1.5 miles, 218 acres
- [Union Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/union-lake) - 3.1 miles, 107 acres
- [Lake Reno](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/lake-reno) - 3.3 miles, 3,809 acres
- [Lake Andrew](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-andrew) - 3.7 miles, 923 acres
- [Burgen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/burgen-lake) - 5.1 miles, 174 acres
- [Leven Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/leven-lake) - 5.3 miles, 282 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.77694,-95.37214)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=21007900)
- [All lakes in Douglas County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/maple-lake)*