Jack the Horse Lake
About Jack the Horse Lake
Jack the Horse Lake is a 363-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 45 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 8.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2004.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Jack the Horse Lake
- 363 acres, up to 45 feet deep, near Marcell
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 363 acres
- Max depth
- 45 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 245 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2004
- 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 Jack the Horse Lake?
Jack the Horse Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 363 acres and reaches 45 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Jack the Horse Lake?
Jack the Horse Lake covers 363 acres with about 8.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 45 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Jack the Horse Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Jack the Horse Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Jack the Horse Lake.
Can you swim at Jack the Horse Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Jack the Horse 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 Jack the Horse Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Jack the Horse Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.