---
type: lake
name: "Lake Ripley (West Portion)"
county: "Meeker"
nearest_town: "Litchfield"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 614
max_depth_ft: 18
latitude: 45.10609
longitude: -94.54088
lake_score: 56
dnr_lake_id: "47013402"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/lake-ripley-west-portion
---

# Lake Ripley (West Portion)

Lake in Meeker County, Minnesota, near Litchfield

- **Surface Area**: 614 acres
- **Max Depth**: 18 ft
- **Average Depth**: 12 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 56/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Ripley (West Portion) is a 614-acre lake near Litchfield in Meeker County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 12 feet, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.9 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the city and county. Lake Ripley County Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 14
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lake Ripley County Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Youngstrom Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/youngstrom-lake) - 1.9 miles, 153 acres
- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/round-lake) - 2.5 miles, 266 acres
- [Star Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/star-lake) - 4.1 miles, 553 acres
- [Lake Minnie-Belle](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/lake-minnie-belle) - 4.9 miles, 597 acres
- [Hope Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/hope-lake) - 5.7 miles, 274 acres
- [Lake Manuella](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/lake-manuella) - 5.7 miles, 293 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.10609,-94.54088)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=47013402)
- [All lakes in Meeker County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/meeker-county/lake-ripley-west-portion)*