Mow Lake
About Mow Lake
Mow Lake is a 106-acre lake near Akeley in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2005.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Mow Lake
- 106 acres, up to 34 feet deep, near Akeley
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 106 acres
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 60 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
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- 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
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2005
- 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 Mow Lake?
Mow Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Akeley. It covers 106 acres and reaches 34 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mow Lake?
Mow Lake covers 106 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 34 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mow Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mow Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Mow Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mow 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 Mow Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mow Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.