Coffee Lake
About Coffee Lake
Coffee Lake is a 129-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.2 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Coffee Lake
- 129 acres, up to 11 feet deep, near Isabella
- 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, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 4.2 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 129 acres
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 129 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 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coffee Lake?
Coffee Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 129 acres and reaches 11 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Coffee Lake?
Coffee Lake covers 129 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Coffee Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Coffee Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Coffee Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Coffee 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 Coffee Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Coffee Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.