Linwood Lake
About Linwood Lake
Linwood Lake is a 270-acre lake near Markham in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, 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 1996.
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 Linwood Lake
- 270 acres, up to 34 feet deep, near Markham
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 270 acres
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 203 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 8
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 1996
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Linwood Lake?
Linwood Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Markham. It covers 270 acres and reaches 34 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Linwood Lake?
Linwood Lake covers 270 acres with about 5.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 34 feet.
What fish can you catch at Linwood Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Linwood Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Linwood Lake.
Can you swim at Linwood Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Linwood 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 Linwood Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Linwood Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.