Lake Pepin
About Lake Pepin
Lake Pepin is a 403-acre river lake near Montgomery in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.7 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Pepin
- 403 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Montgomery
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 403 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 403 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)
- Current, barge traffic and changing water levels make this different from a still lake
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Lake Pepin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Pepin?
Lake Pepin is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, near Montgomery. It covers 403 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Pepin?
Lake Pepin covers 403 acres with about 4.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Pepin?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Lake Pepin.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Pepin?
Yes. Lake Pepin has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Pepin?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Pepin. 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.