Little Stone Lake
About Little Stone Lake
Little Stone Lake is a 169-acre lake near Two Harbors in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.7 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Little Stone Lake
- 169 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Two Harbors
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 10.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 169 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 140 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 24, 2012
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- April 15, 2021
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 Little Stone Lake?
Little Stone Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Two Harbors. It covers 169 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Stone Lake?
Little Stone Lake covers 169 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Stone Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Stone Lake?
Yes. Little Stone Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Stone Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Stone 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 Little Stone Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Stone Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Little Stone Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 24, 2012 and the latest is May 13, 2013.