LaSalle Lake
About LaSalle Lake
LaSalle Lake is a 238-acre lake near Becida in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 213 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 81 feet, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to black crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, sunfish, and walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. La Salle Lake State Recreation Area Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. Ice typically goes out around April 20, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to LaSalle Lake
- 238 acres, up to 213 feet deep, near Becida
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 6.8 feet
- Camping close to the water at La Salle Lake State Recreation Area Campground
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 238 acres
- Max depth
- 213 ft
- Average depth
- 81 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 16 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Camping: La Salle Lake State Recreation Area Campground
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Lakeside camping
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 10
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Black Crappie: Possession limit five.
- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: Catch-and-release only.
- Sunfish: Possession limit five.
- Walleye: Possession limit two.
- Yellow Perch: Possession limit ten.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 20
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 23, 2012
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
- Most recent
- April 25, 2019
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
Camping & Reservations
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area Campground is mapped on or near LaSalle Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is LaSalle Lake?
LaSalle Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Becida. It covers 238 acres and reaches 213 feet deep.
How big and how deep is LaSalle Lake?
LaSalle Lake covers 238 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 213 feet and its average depth is about 81 feet.
What fish can you catch at LaSalle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on LaSalle Lake?
Yes. LaSalle Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at LaSalle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at LaSalle 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 LaSalle Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for LaSalle Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on LaSalle Lake?
Yes. Possession limit five. Catch-and-release only. Additional lake-specific rules apply; check the DNR regulations before you fish.
When does the ice go out on LaSalle Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 20, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 23, 2012 and the latest is May 1, 2018.
Can you camp at LaSalle Lake?
Yes. La Salle Lake State Recreation Area Campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.