Leek Lake (Trowbridge)
About Leek Lake (Trowbridge)
Leek Lake (Trowbridge) is a 621-acre lake near Vergas in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 76 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.8 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 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Leek Lake (Trowbridge)
- 621 acres, up to 76 feet deep, near Vergas
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt) — 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 (asphalt)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 621 acres
- Max depth
- 76 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 272 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 (asphalt)
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
- 13
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- 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 17
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- December 7, 2021
- Latest
- May 6, 2022
- Most recent
- April 17, 2026
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 Leek Lake (Trowbridge)?
Leek Lake (Trowbridge) is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. It covers 621 acres and reaches 76 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Leek Lake (Trowbridge)?
Leek Lake (Trowbridge) covers 621 acres with about 8.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 76 feet.
What fish can you catch at Leek Lake (Trowbridge)?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Leek Lake (Trowbridge)?
Yes. Leek Lake (Trowbridge) has 1 public boat launch (asphalt), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Leek Lake (Trowbridge)?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Leek Lake (Trowbridge). 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 Leek Lake (Trowbridge) stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Leek Lake (Trowbridge); species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Leek Lake (Trowbridge)?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is December 7, 2021 and the latest is May 6, 2022.