Gijikiki Lake
About Gijikiki Lake
Gijikiki Lake is an 113-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 70 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15.2 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Gijikiki Lake
- 113 acres, up to 70 feet deep, near Prairie Portage
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 15.2 feet — very clear
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 113 acres
- Max depth
- 70 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 15.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 25 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
- Camping (3 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
3 campgrounds are mapped on or near Gijikiki Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gijikiki Lake?
Gijikiki Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Prairie Portage. It covers 113 acres and reaches 70 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Gijikiki Lake?
Gijikiki Lake covers 113 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 70 feet.
What fish can you catch at Gijikiki Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Gijikiki Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Gijikiki Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Gijikiki Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Gijikiki 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.
Can you camp at Gijikiki Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.