Bog Lake
About Bog Lake
Bog Lake is a 259-acre lake near Forest Center in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 12 feet, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, and burbot. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Bog Lake
- 259 acres, up to 16 feet deep, near Forest Center
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, and burbot
- Average water clarity around 7.9 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Permit or fee required
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 259 acres
- Max depth
- 16 ft
- Average depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 232 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
- Recorded accesses require a permit or fee
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Camping (1 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- 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.
Camping & Reservations
1 campground is mapped on or near Bog Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Lake?
Bog Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Forest Center. It covers 259 acres and reaches 16 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bog Lake?
Bog Lake covers 259 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 16 feet and its average depth is about 12 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bog Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Burbot. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Bog Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Bog Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bog 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 Bog Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Bog Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Bog Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.