Peavy Lake
About Peavy Lake
Peavy Lake is a 140-acre lake near Sullivan in Morrison County, Minnesota. It reaches 63 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around March 30, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Peavy Lake
- 140 acres, up to 63 feet deep, near Sullivan
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 16 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 140 acres
- Max depth
- 63 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 16 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 45 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 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 30
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- December 4, 2026
- Latest
- April 25, 2022
- Most recent
- April 12, 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 Peavy Lake?
Peavy Lake is in Morrison County, Minnesota, near Sullivan. It covers 140 acres and reaches 63 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Peavy Lake?
Peavy Lake covers 140 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 63 feet.
What fish can you catch at Peavy Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list 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 Peavy Lake?
Yes. Peavy Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Peavy Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Peavy 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 Peavy Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Peavy Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Peavy Lake?
The median ice-out date is March 30, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is December 4, 2026 and the latest is April 25, 2022.