Rush Lake
About Rush Lake
Rush Lake is a 243-acre lake near Sioux Valley in Jackson County, Minnesota. It reaches 3 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with bighead carp and silver carp — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Rush Lake
- 243 acres, up to 3 feet deep, near Sioux Valley
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Listed as infested with bighead carp and silver carp — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 243 acres
- Max depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 243 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Rush Lake
Compare Rush Lake against the top-ranked lakes nearby, then map your route.
Nearby Lakes
Pearl Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreJackson · Jackson117 acres
1.1 miles away
Loon Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreJackson · Jackson708 acres
1.8 miles away
Little Spirit Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreJackson · Jackson624 acres
2 miles away
Clear Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreJackson · Jackson434 acres
6.6 miles away
Heron Lake (South Heron)
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreJackson · Lakefield2,641 acres
13.5 miles away
Flahtery Lake
33 out of 100 Lake ScoreJackson · Lakefield457 acres
14.7 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rush Lake?
Rush Lake is in Jackson County, Minnesota, near Sioux Valley. It covers 243 acres and reaches 3 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rush Lake?
Rush Lake covers 243 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rush Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Rush Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Rush Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Rush Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Rush 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.
Does Rush Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Rush Lake as infested with bighead carp and silver carp. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.