Lower Sakatah Lake
About Lower Sakatah Lake
Lower Sakatah Lake is a 372-acre lake near Morristown in Rice County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.7 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2020.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around March 29, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lower Sakatah Lake
- 372 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Morristown
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 2.7 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 372 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 6 mi
- Water clarity
- 2.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 372 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 15
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2020
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- March 29
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- March 20, 2015
- Latest
- April 18, 2013
- Most recent
- March 28, 2020
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 Lower Sakatah Lake?
Lower Sakatah Lake is in Rice County, Minnesota, near Morristown. It covers 372 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lower Sakatah Lake?
Lower Sakatah Lake covers 372 acres with about 6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lower Sakatah Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, and White Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lower Sakatah Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Lower Sakatah Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lower Sakatah 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 Lower Sakatah Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lower Sakatah Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Lower Sakatah Lake?
The median ice-out date is March 29, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 20, 2015 and the latest is April 18, 2013.