---
type: lake
name: "Grove Lake"
county: "Pope"
nearest_town: "Grove Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 345
max_depth_ft: 31
latitude: 45.60034
longitude: -95.18941
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "61002300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/grove-lake
---

# Grove Lake

Lake in Pope County, Minnesota, near Grove Lake

- **Surface Area**: 345 acres
- **Max Depth**: 31 ft
- **Average Depth**: 10 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Grove Lake is a 345-acre lake near Grove Lake in Pope County, Minnesota. It reaches 31 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the township and Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: township, Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit 10.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Westport Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/westport-lake) - 6.8 miles, 203 acres
- [Amelia Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/amelia-lake) - 7.6 miles, 934 acres
- [Lake Johanna](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/lake-johanna) - 9 miles, 1,399 acres
- [Villard Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/villard-lake) - 9.1 miles, 544 acres
- [Leven Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/leven-lake) - 10 miles, 282 acres
- [Linka Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/linka-lake) - 11.4 miles, 178 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.60034,-95.18941)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=61002300)
- [All lakes in Pope County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county)

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