Holy Name Lake
About Holy Name Lake
Holy Name Lake is a 71-acre lake near Ditter in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1994.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the city. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Holy Name Lake
- 71 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Ditter
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the city
- Game fish on the DNR survey: bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- city
Conditions
- Surface area
- 71 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 71 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 (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1994
- 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 8
- Years of record
- 9
- Earliest
- March 13, 2016
- Latest
- April 29, 2018
- Most recent
- April 14, 2023
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 Holy Name Lake?
Holy Name Lake is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Ditter. It covers 71 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Holy Name Lake?
Holy Name Lake covers 71 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Holy Name Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Holy Name Lake?
Yes. Holy Name Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the city. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Holy Name Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Holy Name 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 Holy Name Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Holy Name Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Holy Name Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 9 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 13, 2016 and the latest is April 29, 2018.