Pennington Lake
About Pennington Lake
Pennington Lake is a 128-acre lake near Brunswick in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Pennington Lake
- 128 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Brunswick
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 128 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pennington Lake?
Pennington Lake is in Kanabec County, Minnesota, near Brunswick. It covers 128 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pennington Lake?
Pennington Lake covers 128 acres with about 1.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pennington Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list 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 Pennington Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Pennington Lake.
Can you swim at Pennington Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pennington 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 Pennington Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pennington Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.