Block Lake
About Block Lake
Block Lake is a 290-acre lake near Urbank in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 23 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including largemouth bass and black crappie. 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 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Block Lake
- 290 acres, up to 23 feet deep, near Urbank
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass and black crappie
- Average water clarity around 9.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 290 acres
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 132 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Block Lake?
Block Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Urbank. It covers 290 acres and reaches 23 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Block Lake?
Block Lake covers 290 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 23 feet.
What fish can you catch at Block Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Block Lake?
Yes. Block Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Block Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Block 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 Block Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Block Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.