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Iron Lake

lakeMurray County, Minnesota · near Current Lake282 acres30 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Iron Lake

Iron Lake is a 282-acre lake near Current Lake in Murray County, Minnesota. It has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.

Plan Your Visit to Iron Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 282 acres, near Current Lake
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Game fish on the DNR survey: yellow perch

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses

Conditions

Surface area
282 acres
Shoreline
3.3 mi

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.

Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Angler's Report

Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Species on survey
3
Game fish
1
Stocked
No
Last DNR survey
2025
Special regulations
No
Fishing pier
No
Ice fishing
Yes
Boat launch
No
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Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.

Activities

FishingIce FishingPaddling

Amenities

None on record

Fish Species

Yellow PerchBlack BullheadBrown Bullhead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Iron Lake?

Iron Lake is in Murray County, Minnesota, near Current Lake. It covers 282 acres.

How big and how deep is Iron Lake?

Iron Lake covers 282 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. The DNR has no depth on record.

What fish can you catch at Iron Lake?

Minnesota DNR surveys list Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.

Is there a public boat launch on Iron Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at Iron Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Iron 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 Iron Lake stocked?

The DNR has no stocking report on file for Iron Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.