---
type: lake
name: "Loon Lake"
county: "Jackson"
nearest_town: "Jackson"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 708
max_depth_ft: 8
latitude: 43.53409
longitude: -95.09692
lake_score: 52
dnr_lake_id: "32002000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/loon-lake
---

# Loon Lake

Lake in Jackson County, Minnesota, near Jackson

- **Surface Area**: 708 acres
- **Max Depth**: 8 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 1.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 52/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Loon Lake is a 708-acre lake near Jackson in Jackson County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 11 Jackson County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 1.1 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2024.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. Robertson Park and Robertson County Park are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with bighead carp and silver carp — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 18
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Robertson Park
- Robertson County Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Shortnose Gar, White Sucker, Yellow Bass, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

bighead carp, silver carp. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Pearl Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/pearl-lake) - 1 miles, 117 acres
- [Rush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/rush-lake) - 1.8 miles, 243 acres
- [Little Spirit Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/little-spirit-lake) - 2.3 miles, 624 acres
- [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/clear-lake) - 6.4 miles, 434 acres
- [Heron Lake (South Heron)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/heron-lake-south-heron) - 14.5 miles, 2,641 acres
- [Flahtery Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/flahtery-lake) - 15.4 miles, 457 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.53409,-95.09692)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=32002000)
- [All lakes in Jackson County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/loon-lake)*