---
type: lake
name: "Signalness Lake"
county: "Pope"
nearest_town: "Starbuck"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 42
max_depth_ft: 14
latitude: 45.5406
longitude: -95.52267
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "61014900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/signalness-lake
---

# Signalness Lake

Lake in Pope County, Minnesota, near Starbuck

- **Surface Area**: 42 acres
- **Max Depth**: 14 ft
- **Average Depth**: 8 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Signalness Lake is a 42-acre lake near Starbuck in Pope County, Minnesota. It reaches 14 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 8 feet, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 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 (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Glacial Lakes State Park Campground and Glacial Lakes SP - Hill TC are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## 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**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Glacial Lakes State Park Campground
- Glacial Lakes SP - Hill TC
- Glacial Lakes SP - Horse Camp
- Lower Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Nelson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/nelson-lake) - 4 miles, 293 acres
- [Lake Emily](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/lake-emily) - 5.9 miles, 2,316 acres
- [Lake Minnewaska](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/lake-minnewaska) - 6.5 miles, 8,050 acres
- [Pelican Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/pelican-lake) - 7.8 miles, 518 acres
- [Linka Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/linka-lake) - 8.4 miles, 178 acres
- [Gilchrist Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/gilchrist-lake) - 8.8 miles, 336 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.5406,-95.52267)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=61014900)
- [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/signalness-lake)*