Pigs Eye Lake
About Pigs Eye Lake
Pigs Eye Lake is a 674-acre lake near Highwood in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It reaches 4 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.9 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 20 Ramsey County lakes in this directory.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Pigs Eye Lake
- 674 acres, up to 4 feet deep, near Highwood
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 674 acres
- Max depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 674 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
- Picnic area
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Pigs Eye Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pigs Eye Lake?
Pigs Eye Lake is in Ramsey County, Minnesota, near Highwood. It covers 674 acres and reaches 4 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pigs Eye Lake?
Pigs Eye Lake covers 674 acres with about 8.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pigs Eye Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Pigs Eye Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Pigs Eye Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Pigs Eye Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pigs Eye 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.