Stocking Lake
About Stocking Lake
Stocking Lake is a 102-acre lake near Park Rapids in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 16, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Stocking Lake
- 102 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Park Rapids
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 102 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 45 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 16
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- March 16, 2024
- Latest
- May 11, 2013
- Most recent
- April 16, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stocking Lake?
Stocking Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. It covers 102 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Stocking Lake?
Stocking Lake covers 102 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Stocking Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Stocking Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Stocking Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Stocking Lake.
Can you swim at Stocking Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Stocking 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.
When does the ice go out on Stocking Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 16, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2024 and the latest is May 11, 2013.