Trout Lake
About Trout Lake
Trout Lake is a 1,743-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 157 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and lake trout. 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 2022.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 26, based on 47 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Trout Lake
- 1,743 acres, up to 157 feet deep, near Grand Rapids
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and lake trout
- Average water clarity around 12.3 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,743 acres
- Max depth
- 157 ft
- Shoreline
- 13.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 386 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
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
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 26
- Years of record
- 47
- Earliest
- April 8, 2021
- Latest
- May 16, 1966
- Most recent
- May 10, 2022
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 Trout Lake?
Trout Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. It covers 1,743 acres and reaches 157 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Trout Lake?
Trout Lake covers 1,743 acres with about 13.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 157 feet.
What fish can you catch at Trout Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Trout Lake?
Yes. Trout 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 Trout Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Trout 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 Trout Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Trout Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Trout Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 26, from 47 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 8, 2021 and the latest is May 16, 1966.