Net Lake
About Net Lake
Net Lake is a 138-acre lake near Nickerson in Pine County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2005.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 18, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Net Lake
- 138 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Nickerson
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 138 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 138 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2005
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 18
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- April 5, 2015
- Latest
- April 25, 2008
- Most recent
- April 5, 2015
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 Net Lake?
Net Lake is in Pine County, Minnesota, near Nickerson. It covers 138 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Net Lake?
Net Lake covers 138 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Net Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Net Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Net Lake.
Can you swim at Net Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Net 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 Net Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Net Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Net Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 18, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 5, 2015 and the latest is April 25, 2008.