Meander Lake
About Meander Lake
Meander Lake is a 99-acre lake near Buyck in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2014.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Meander Lake
- 99 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Buyck
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 14 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 99 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 14 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 40 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
- Picnic area
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2014
- 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 Meander Lake?
Meander Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Buyck. It covers 99 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Meander Lake?
Meander Lake covers 99 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Meander Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Meander Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Meander Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Meander 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 Meander Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Meander Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.