Snider Lake
About Snider Lake
Snider Lake is a 634-acre lake near Naytahwaush in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Snider Lake
- 634 acres, up to 29 feet deep, near Naytahwaush
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 634 acres
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 268 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)
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
- 15
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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 Snider Lake?
Snider Lake is in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, near Naytahwaush. It covers 634 acres and reaches 29 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Snider Lake?
Snider Lake covers 634 acres with about 5.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 29 feet.
What fish can you catch at Snider Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Snider Lake?
Yes. Snider Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Snider Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Snider 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 Snider Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Snider Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.