Pike Lake
About Pike Lake
Pike Lake is a 57-acre lake near Maple Grove in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 1.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1993.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Pike Lake
- 57 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Maple Grove
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 57 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 55 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1993
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pike Lake?
Pike Lake is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Maple Grove. It covers 57 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pike Lake?
Pike Lake covers 57 acres with about 1.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pike Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pike Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Pike Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pike 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 Pike Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pike Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Does Pike Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Pike Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.