Gleason Lake
About Gleason Lake
Gleason Lake is a 135-acre lake near Wayzata in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white 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 1996.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Gleason Lake
- 135 acres, up to 16 feet deep, near Wayzata
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 135 acres
- Max depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 141 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.
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
- 15
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 1996
- 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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Plan your trip to Gleason Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gleason Lake?
Gleason Lake is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Wayzata. It covers 135 acres and reaches 16 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Gleason Lake?
Gleason Lake covers 135 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 16 feet.
What fish can you catch at Gleason Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Gleason Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Gleason Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Gleason 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 Gleason Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Gleason Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.