Scooty Lake
About Scooty Lake
Scooty Lake is a 167-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 75 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Scooty Lake
- 167 acres, up to 75 feet deep, near Nashwauk
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 167 acres
- Max depth
- 75 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 77 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
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scooty Lake?
Scooty Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. It covers 167 acres and reaches 75 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Scooty Lake?
Scooty Lake covers 167 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 75 feet.
What fish can you catch at Scooty Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Scooty Lake?
Yes. Scooty 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 Scooty Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Scooty 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 Scooty Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Scooty Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.