---
type: lake
name: "Rock Lake"
county: "Pine"
nearest_town: "Markville"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 79
max_depth_ft: 11
latitude: 46.0522
longitude: -92.42309
lake_score: 44
dnr_lake_id: "58000700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/rock-lake
---

# Rock Lake

Lake in Pine County, Minnesota, near Markville

- **Surface Area**: 79 acres
- **Max Depth**: 11 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 44/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Rock Lake is a 79-acre lake near Markville in Pine County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.6 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including walleye and bluegill. 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 2021.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 3
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Bluegill, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Hay Creek Flowage](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/hay-creek-flowage) - 3.1 miles, 102 acres
- [Tamarack Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/tamarack-lake) - 4.1 miles, 71 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/pickerel-lake) - 24.3 miles, 56 acres
- [Oak Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/oak-lake) - 24.6 miles, 459 acres
- [Net Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/net-lake) - 25.2 miles, 138 acres
- [McCormick Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county/mccormick-lake) - 25.4 miles, 61 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.0522,-92.42309)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=58000700)
- [All lakes in Pine County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pine-county)

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