Pike Lake
About Pike Lake
Pike Lake is a 77-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Pike Lake
- 77 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Isabella
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 77 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 77 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- 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 Pike Lake?
Pike Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 77 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pike Lake?
Pike Lake covers 77 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pike Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list 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 Pike Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Pike Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pike 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 Pike Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pike Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.