Deep Lake
About Deep Lake
Deep Lake is a 147-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Deep Lake
- 147 acres, up to 38 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, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 10 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 147 acres
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 10 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 136 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
- 2 carry-in accesses
Best For
- 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- 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 Deep Lake?
Deep Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 147 acres and reaches 38 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Deep Lake?
Deep Lake covers 147 acres with about 4.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 38 feet.
What fish can you catch at Deep Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Deep Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Deep Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Deep 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 Deep Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Deep Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.