Lake Jennie
About Lake Jennie
Lake Jennie is a 1,069-acre lake near Dassel in Meeker County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.8 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 31 Meeker County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 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 2024.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Jennie
- 1,069 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Dassel
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 7.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,069 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,064 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
- 2 public boat launches (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
- 13
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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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Wolf Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreMeeker · Dassel262 acres
1.8 miles away
Todd Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreMcLeod · Jennie214 acres
2.2 miles away
Hook Lake
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreMcLeod · Hutchinson330 acres
3.3 miles away
Bear Lake
31 out of 100 Lake ScoreMcLeod · Lamson172 acres
3.6 miles away
Maple Lake
24 out of 100 Lake ScoreMeeker · Stockholm139 acres
4.2 miles away
Erie Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreMeeker · Darwin190 acres
4.4 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Jennie?
Lake Jennie is in Meeker County, Minnesota, near Dassel. It covers 1,069 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Jennie?
Lake Jennie covers 1,069 acres with about 5.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Jennie?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Jennie?
Yes. Lake Jennie has 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Jennie?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Jennie. 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 Lake Jennie stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Jennie; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.