Little Wilson Lake
About Little Wilson Lake
Little Wilson Lake is a 55-acre lake near Schroeder in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Little Wilson Lake
- 55 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Schroeder
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 9.4 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
- 55 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 43 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 Little Wilson Lake?
Little Wilson Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Schroeder. It covers 55 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Wilson Lake?
Little Wilson Lake covers 55 acres with about 1.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Wilson Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Wilson Lake?
Yes. Little Wilson 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 Little Wilson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Wilson 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 Little Wilson Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Little Wilson Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.