Eagle Lake
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is an 113-acre lake near Arnold in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface).
Plan Your Visit to Eagle Lake
- 113 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Arnold
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 113 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- 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 Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Arnold. It covers 113 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake covers 113 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eagle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Eagle Lake?
Yes. Eagle Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Eagle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eagle 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 Eagle Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Eagle Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.