Jasper Lake
About Jasper Lake
Jasper Lake is a 175-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Jasper Lake
- 175 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Prairie Portage
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 175 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 123 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Jasper Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jasper Lake?
Jasper Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Prairie Portage. It covers 175 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Jasper Lake?
Jasper Lake covers 175 acres with about 5.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Jasper Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Jasper Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Jasper Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Jasper Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Jasper 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.