Lax Lake
About Lax Lake
Lax Lake is a 295-acre lake near Finland in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 3.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.1 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 29, based on 75 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lax Lake
- 295 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Finland
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9.1 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 295 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 192 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- Yes
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 29
- Years of record
- 75
- Earliest
- April 5, 2000
- Latest
- May 13, 1996
- Most recent
- May 2, 2020
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 Lax Lake?
Lax Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Finland. It covers 295 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lax Lake?
Lax Lake covers 295 acres with about 3.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lax 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 Lax Lake?
Yes. Lax Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lax Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lax 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 Lax Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lax Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Lax Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 29, from 75 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 5, 2000 and the latest is May 13, 1996.