North Stanchfield Lake
About North Stanchfield Lake
North Stanchfield Lake is a 157-acre lake near Dalbo in Isanti County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 1, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to North Stanchfield Lake
- 157 acres, up to 11 feet deep, near Dalbo
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 157 acres
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 157 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 1
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- March 15, 2016
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
- Most recent
- March 25, 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 North Stanchfield Lake?
North Stanchfield Lake is in Isanti County, Minnesota, near Dalbo. It covers 157 acres and reaches 11 feet deep.
How big and how deep is North Stanchfield Lake?
North Stanchfield Lake covers 157 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 11 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at North Stanchfield Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for North Stanchfield Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on North Stanchfield Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at North Stanchfield Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at North Stanchfield 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 North Stanchfield Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 1, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2016 and the latest is May 1, 2018.