Penn Lake
About Penn Lake
Penn Lake is a 44-acre lake near Bloomington in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city.
Plan Your Visit to Penn Lake
- 44 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Bloomington
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the city
- Game fish on the DNR survey: black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- city
Conditions
- Surface area
- 44 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 43 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 8
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penn Lake?
Penn Lake is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Bloomington. It covers 44 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Penn Lake?
Penn Lake covers 44 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Penn Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Penn Lake?
Yes. Penn Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the city. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Penn Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Penn 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 Penn Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Penn Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.