Point Lake
About Point Lake
Point Lake is a 174-acre lake near Spicer in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 12, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Point Lake
- 174 acres, up to 32 feet deep, near Spicer
- 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 7.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 174 acres
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 123 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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
- 5
- Earliest
- April 1, 2010
- Latest
- April 24, 2008
- Most recent
- April 4, 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 Point Lake?
Point Lake is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, near Spicer. It covers 174 acres and reaches 32 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Point Lake?
Point Lake covers 174 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 32 feet.
What fish can you catch at Point Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Point Lake?
Yes. Point Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Point Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Point 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 Point Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Point Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Point Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 12, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 1, 2010 and the latest is April 24, 2008.