Gander Lake
About Gander Lake
Gander Lake is an 117-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2005.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 27, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Gander Lake
- 117 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Isabella
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 117 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 117 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2005
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 27
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- April 10, 2017
- Latest
- May 8, 2022
- Most recent
- April 27, 2025
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gander Lake?
Gander Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 117 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Gander Lake?
Gander Lake covers 117 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Gander Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Gander Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Gander Lake.
Can you swim at Gander Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Gander 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 Gander Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Gander Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Gander Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 27, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 10, 2017 and the latest is May 8, 2022.