Lake Lillian
About Lake Lillian
Lake Lillian is a 1,151-acre lake near Lake Lillian in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black 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 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 10 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Lillian
- 1,151 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Lake Lillian
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,151 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,151 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
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 17
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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
- 10
- Earliest
- March 12, 2016
- Latest
- May 1, 2013
- Most recent
- April 13, 2022
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 Lake Lillian?
Lake Lillian is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, near Lake Lillian. It covers 1,151 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Lillian?
Lake Lillian covers 1,151 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Lillian?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, 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 Lake Lillian?
Yes. Lake Lillian has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Lillian?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Lillian. 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 Lake Lillian stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Lillian; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Lake Lillian?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 10 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 12, 2016 and the latest is May 1, 2013.