U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool
About U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool
U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool is a 471-acre river pool near Falcon Heights in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12 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 2022.
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, bighead carp, grass carp, silver carp, and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool
- 471 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Falcon Heights
- 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
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil, bighead carp, grass carp, silver carp, and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 471 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 12 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 461 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
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 2022
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool?
U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Falcon Heights. It covers 471 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool?
U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool covers 471 acres with about 12 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at U.S. Lock & Dam #1 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 U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool?
There is no mapped public swim beach at U.S. Lock & Dam #1 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 U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Does U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil, bighead carp, grass carp, silver carp, and zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.