Gegoka Lake
About Gegoka Lake
Gegoka Lake is a 145-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Gegoka Lake
- 145 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Isabella
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 4.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 145 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 159 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 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- 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
- 2025
- 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 Gegoka Lake?
Gegoka Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 145 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Gegoka Lake?
Gegoka Lake covers 145 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Gegoka Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Gegoka Lake?
Yes. Gegoka Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Gegoka Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Gegoka 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 Gegoka Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Gegoka Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.