Highland Lake
About Highland Lake
Highland Lake is an 111-acre lake near Two Harbors in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Highland Lake
- 111 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Two Harbors
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 111 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 111 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 carry-in access
- 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
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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 Highland Lake?
Highland Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Two Harbors. It covers 111 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Highland Lake?
Highland Lake covers 111 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Highland 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 Highland Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Highland Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Highland 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 Highland Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Highland Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.