Tulaby Lake
About Tulaby Lake
Tulaby Lake is an 832-acre lake near Waubun in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It reaches 43 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.8 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 13 Mahnomen County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.2 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface). Ice typically goes out around April 20, based on 39 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Tulaby Lake
- 832 acres, up to 43 feet deep, near Waubun
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 7.2 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 832 acres
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 281 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 (concrete)
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
- 16
- Game fish
- 10
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 20
- Years of record
- 39
- Earliest
- March 24, 2012
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- April 22, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tulaby Lake?
Tulaby Lake is in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, near Waubun. It covers 832 acres and reaches 43 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Tulaby Lake?
Tulaby Lake covers 832 acres with about 5.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 43 feet.
What fish can you catch at Tulaby Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Tulaby Lake?
Yes. Tulaby Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Tulaby Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Tulaby 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 Tulaby Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Tulaby Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Tulaby Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 20, from 39 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 24, 2012 and the latest is May 13, 2013.