Mina Lake
About Mina Lake
Mina Lake is a 411-acre lake near Garfield in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 123 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 28 feet, and has roughly 6.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.8 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 19, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Mina Lake
- 411 acres, up to 123 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 10.8 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
- 411 acres
- Max depth
- 123 ft
- Average depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 158 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
- 10
- 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 19
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- March 16, 2024
- Latest
- April 28, 2022
- Most recent
- April 13, 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 Mina Lake?
Mina Lake is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Garfield. It covers 411 acres and reaches 123 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mina Lake?
Mina Lake covers 411 acres with about 6.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 123 feet and its average depth is about 28 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mina Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mina Lake?
Yes. Mina Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Mina Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mina 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 Mina Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Mina Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Mina Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 19, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2024 and the latest is April 28, 2022.
Does Mina Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Mina Lake 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.