Hope Lake
About Hope Lake
Hope Lake is a 274-acre lake near Grove City in Meeker County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Hope Lake
- 274 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Grove City
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 274 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 274 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 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Hope Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hope Lake?
Hope Lake is in Meeker County, Minnesota, near Grove City. It covers 274 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Hope Lake?
Hope Lake covers 274 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Hope Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Hope Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Hope Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Hope Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Hope 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.