---
type: lake
name: "Lime Lake"
county: "Murray"
nearest_town: "Avoca"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 326
max_depth_ft: 7
latitude: 43.94946
longitude: -95.66305
lake_score: 53
dnr_lake_id: "51002400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/lime-lake
---

# Lime Lake

Lake in Murray County, Minnesota, near Avoca

- **Surface Area**: 326 acres
- **Max Depth**: 7 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 0.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 53/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lime Lake is a 326-acre lake near Avoca in Murray County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 0.7 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. Lime Lake Park Campground and Lime Lake County Park are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

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

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lime Lake Park Campground
- Lime Lake County Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Quillback, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Second Fulda Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/second-fulda-lake) - 6.7 miles, 64 acres
- [First Fulda Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/first-fulda-lake) - 7.3 miles, 123 acres
- [Corabelle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/corabelle-lake) - 8.5 miles, 106 acres
- [Louisa Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/louisa-lake) - 9.7 miles, 230 acres
- [Buffalo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/buffalo-lake) - 9.8 miles, 127 acres
- [Summit Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/summit-lake) - 10.2 miles, 78 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.94946,-95.66305)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=51002400)
- [All lakes in Murray County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/lime-lake)*