Echo Lake
About Echo Lake
Echo Lake is a 42-acre lake near Finland in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 61 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 29 feet, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 20.6 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including rainbow trout and splake. 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Echo Lake
- 42 acres, up to 61 feet deep, near Finland
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: rainbow trout and splake
- Average water clarity around 20.6 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 42 acres
- Max depth
- 61 ft
- Average depth
- 29 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 20.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 12 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
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
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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 Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Finland. It covers 42 acres and reaches 61 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Echo Lake?
Echo Lake covers 42 acres with about 1.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 61 feet and its average depth is about 29 feet.
What fish can you catch at Echo Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Rainbow Trout and Splake. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Echo Lake?
Yes. Echo Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Echo Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Echo 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 Echo Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Echo Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.