King Lake
About King Lake
King Lake is a 318-acre lake near Rollins in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to King Lake
- 318 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Rollins
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 318 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 318 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is King Lake?
King Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Rollins. It covers 318 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is King Lake?
King Lake covers 318 acres with about 5.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at King Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for King Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on King Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on King Lake.
Can you swim at King Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at King 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.