Youngstrom Lake
About Youngstrom Lake
Youngstrom Lake is a 153-acre lake near Beckville in Meeker County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1987.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Youngstrom Lake
- 153 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Beckville
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 153 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 153 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 8
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1987
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Youngstrom Lake?
Youngstrom Lake is in Meeker County, Minnesota, near Beckville. It covers 153 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Youngstrom Lake?
Youngstrom Lake covers 153 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Youngstrom Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Youngstrom Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Youngstrom Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Youngstrom 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 Youngstrom Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Youngstrom Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.