Caron Lake
About Caron Lake
Caron Lake is a 319-acre lake near Kilkenny in Rice County, Minnesota. It reaches 4 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Caron Lake
- 319 acres, up to 4 feet deep, near Kilkenny
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 319 acres
- Max depth
- 4 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 319 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 (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caron Lake?
Caron Lake is in Rice County, Minnesota, near Kilkenny. It covers 319 acres and reaches 4 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Caron Lake?
Caron Lake covers 319 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 4 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Caron 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 Caron Lake?
Yes. Caron Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Caron Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Caron 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 Caron Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Caron Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.