Thomas Lake
About Thomas Lake
Thomas Lake is a 142-acre lake near Two Harbors in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.3 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Thomas Lake
- 142 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Two Harbors
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 2.3 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 142 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 2.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 134 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.
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- 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 Thomas Lake?
Thomas Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Two Harbors. It covers 142 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Thomas Lake?
Thomas Lake covers 142 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Thomas Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Thomas Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Thomas Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Thomas 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 Thomas Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Thomas Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.