Pine Lake
About Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a 178-acre lake near Upsala in Morrison County, Minnesota. It reaches 59 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 17 feet, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.8 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 April 13, based on 10 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Pine Lake
- 178 acres, up to 59 feet deep, near Upsala
- 1 public boat launch (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 12.8 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
- 178 acres
- Max depth
- 59 ft
- Average depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 93 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
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- 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
- April 13
- Years of record
- 10
- Earliest
- March 12, 2024
- Latest
- May 1, 2022
- Most recent
- March 12, 2024
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 Pine Lake?
Pine Lake is in Morrison County, Minnesota, near Upsala. It covers 178 acres and reaches 59 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake covers 178 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 59 feet and its average depth is about 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pine Lake?
Yes. Pine Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Pine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pine 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 Pine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Pine Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 13, from 10 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 12, 2024 and the latest is May 1, 2022.