Louisa Lake
About Louisa Lake
Louisa Lake is a 230-acre lake near Westbrook in Murray County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Louisa Lake
- 230 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Westbrook
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 230 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 230 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
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- 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 Louisa Lake?
Louisa Lake is in Murray County, Minnesota, near Westbrook. It covers 230 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Louisa Lake?
Louisa Lake covers 230 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Louisa Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Louisa Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Louisa Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Louisa 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 Louisa Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Louisa Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.