Quamba Lake
About Quamba Lake
Quamba Lake is a 226-acre lake near Quamba in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 3.2 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 19 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill. 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 (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and township. Ice typically goes out around April 12, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Quamba Lake
- 226 acres, up to 11 feet deep, near Quamba
- 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR and township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 3.2 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR, township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 226 acres
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Average depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 3.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 226 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
- 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 19
- Game fish
- 10
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 12
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- March 30, 2017
- Latest
- April 30, 2018
- Most recent
- April 7, 2020
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 Quamba Lake?
Quamba Lake is in Kanabec County, Minnesota, near Quamba. It covers 226 acres and reaches 11 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Quamba Lake?
Quamba Lake covers 226 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 11 feet and its average depth is about 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Quamba Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Quamba Lake?
Yes. Quamba Lake has 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR and township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Quamba Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Quamba 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 Quamba Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Quamba Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Quamba Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 12, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 30, 2017 and the latest is April 30, 2018.