Paine Lake
About Paine Lake
Paine Lake is a 240-acre lake near Lake George in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Paine Lake
- 240 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Lake George
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 240 acres
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 240 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 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
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
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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George Lake
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Lake George826 acres
0.9 miles away
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Minnie Lake
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Alice Lake
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Twenty Lake
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Hattie Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Lake George359 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paine Lake?
Paine Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Lake George. It covers 240 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Paine Lake?
Paine Lake covers 240 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Paine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Paine Lake?
Yes. Paine Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Paine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Paine 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 Paine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Paine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.