---
type: lake
name: "Pearl Lake"
county: "Jackson"
nearest_town: "Jackson"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 117
max_depth_ft: 6
latitude: 43.52833
longitude: -95.11506
lake_score: 48
dnr_lake_id: "32003300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/pearl-lake
---

# Pearl Lake

Lake in Jackson County, Minnesota, near Jackson

- **Surface Area**: 117 acres
- **Max Depth**: 6 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 0.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 48/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Pearl Lake is an 117-acre lake near Jackson in Jackson County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 0.7 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. Brown Park South Campground and Anderson County Park Campground 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**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Brown Park South Campground
- Anderson County Park Campground
- Brown Parik

## Fish Species

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

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Loon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/loon-lake) - 1 miles, 708 acres
- [Rush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/rush-lake) - 1.1 miles, 243 acres
- [Little Spirit Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/little-spirit-lake) - 1.5 miles, 624 acres
- [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/clear-lake) - 7 miles, 434 acres
- [Heron Lake (South Heron)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/heron-lake-south-heron) - 14.4 miles, 2,641 acres
- [Flahtery Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/flahtery-lake) - 15.5 miles, 457 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.52833,-95.11506)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=32003300)
- [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/pearl-lake)*