St. Anthony Falls Pool
About St. Anthony Falls Pool
St. Anthony Falls Pool is a 317-acre river pool near Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 19 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2009.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to St. Anthony Falls Pool
- 317 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Minneapolis
- 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, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 317 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 10.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 317 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
- Picnic area
- Current, barge traffic and changing water levels make this different from a still lake
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 19
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2009
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- 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 St. Anthony Falls Pool
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Anthony Falls Pool?
St. Anthony Falls Pool is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Minneapolis. It covers 317 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is St. Anthony Falls Pool?
St. Anthony Falls Pool covers 317 acres with about 10.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at St. Anthony Falls Pool?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Flathead Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on St. Anthony Falls Pool?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at St. Anthony Falls Pool?
There is no mapped public swim beach at St. Anthony Falls Pool. 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 St. Anthony Falls Pool stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for St. Anthony Falls Pool; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.