Tamarack Lake
About Tamarack Lake
Tamarack Lake is a 71-acre lake near Duxbury in Pine County, Minnesota. It reaches 47 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.1 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 12, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Tamarack Lake
- 71 acres, up to 47 feet deep, near Duxbury
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 16.1 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 71 acres
- Max depth
- 47 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 16.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 39 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)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 12
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- April 3, 2015
- Latest
- April 22, 2008
- Most recent
- April 3, 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 Tamarack Lake?
Tamarack Lake is in Pine County, Minnesota, near Duxbury. It covers 71 acres and reaches 47 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Tamarack Lake?
Tamarack Lake covers 71 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 47 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Tamarack Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list 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 Tamarack Lake?
Yes. Tamarack Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Tamarack Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Tamarack 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 Tamarack Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Tamarack Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Tamarack Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 12, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 3, 2015 and the latest is April 22, 2008.