Lost Lake
About Lost Lake
Lost Lake is a 752-acre lake near Peyla in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Lost Lake
- 752 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Peyla
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 752 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 730 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 (concrete)
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
- 5
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lost Lake?
Lost Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Peyla. It covers 752 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lost Lake?
Lost Lake covers 752 acres with about 4.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lost Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, 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 Lost Lake?
Yes. Lost Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lost Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lost 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 Lost Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lost Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.