Lewis Lake
About Lewis Lake
Lewis Lake is a 179-acre lake near Ogilvie in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 18 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lewis Lake
- 179 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Ogilvie
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 179 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 148 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 (concrete)
Best For
- 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
- 11
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- 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 8
- Years of record
- 18
- Earliest
- March 23, 2016
- Latest
- November 28, 2022
- Most recent
- March 29, 2025
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 Lewis Lake?
Lewis Lake is in Kanabec County, Minnesota, near Ogilvie. It covers 179 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lewis Lake?
Lewis Lake covers 179 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lewis Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lewis Lake?
Yes. Lewis Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lewis Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lewis 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 Lewis Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lewis Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Lewis Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 18 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 23, 2016 and the latest is November 28, 2022.