August Lake
About August Lake
August Lake is a 229-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 19 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, burbot, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to August Lake
- 229 acres, up to 19 feet deep, near Isabella
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, burbot, and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 6.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 229 acres
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 6 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 219 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 (gravel or earth)
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
- 7
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is August Lake?
August Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 229 acres and reaches 19 feet deep.
How big and how deep is August Lake?
August Lake covers 229 acres with about 6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 19 feet.
What fish can you catch at August Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Burbot, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on August Lake?
Yes. August Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at August Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at August 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 August Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for August Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.