---
type: lake
name: "Weaver Lake"
county: "Hennepin"
nearest_town: "Maple Grove"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 152
max_depth_ft: 57
latitude: 45.10989
longitude: -93.50323
lake_score: 69
dnr_lake_id: "27011700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/weaver-lake
---

# Weaver Lake

Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Maple Grove

- **Surface Area**: 152 acres
- **Max Depth**: 57 ft
- **Average Depth**: 21 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 69/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Weaver Lake is a 152-acre lake near Maple Grove in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 57 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 21 feet, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.9 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge**: Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Fishing Pier, Picnic Area

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/rice-lake) - 1.5 miles, 365 acres
- [Fish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/fish-lake) - 2.2 miles, 238 acres
- [Eagle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/eagle-lake) - 4.9 miles, 296 acres
- [Pike Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/pike-lake) - 5.1 miles, 57 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/bass-lake) - 5.2 miles, 182 acres
- [Diamond Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/diamond-lake) - 6.4 miles, 405 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.10989,-93.50323)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=27011700)
- [All lakes in Hennepin County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/weaver-lake)*