Okamanpeedan Lake
About Okamanpeedan Lake
Okamanpeedan Lake is a 2,268-acre lake near Ceylon in Martin County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 16.3 miles of shoreline. It is the largest lake in Martin County in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 1.8 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer. The lake is a border water shared with Iowa, so different seasons, limits and licensing rules can apply on the far side.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, white crappie, yellow perch, and channel catfish. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. Ice typically goes out around March 24, based on 12 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Okamanpeedan Lake
- 2,268 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Ceylon
- 3 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR and county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, white crappie, yellow perch, and channel catfish
- Average water clarity around 1.8 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
- Border water with Iowa — know which side of the line you are fishing on
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR, county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 2,268 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 16.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 1.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,306 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
- Border-water seasons and limits with Iowa differ from Minnesota inland rules
Facilities
- 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- March 24
- Years of record
- 12
- Earliest
- February 22, 2024
- Latest
- April 29, 2018
- Most recent
- March 9, 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 Okamanpeedan Lake?
Okamanpeedan Lake is in Martin County, Minnesota, near Ceylon. It covers 2,268 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Okamanpeedan Lake?
Okamanpeedan Lake covers 2,268 acres with about 16.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Okamanpeedan Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Okamanpeedan Lake?
Yes. Okamanpeedan Lake has 3 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Okamanpeedan Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Okamanpeedan 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 Okamanpeedan Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Okamanpeedan Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Okamanpeedan Lake?
The median ice-out date is March 24, from 12 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is February 22, 2024 and the latest is April 29, 2018.