Morgan Lake
About Morgan Lake
Morgan Lake is a 104-acre lake near Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 11 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1993.
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 Morgan Lake
- 104 acres, up to 11 feet deep, near Duluth
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 104 acres
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 104 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
- 5
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1993
- 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 Morgan Lake?
Morgan Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Duluth. It covers 104 acres and reaches 11 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Morgan Lake?
Morgan Lake covers 104 acres with about 1.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Morgan Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Morgan Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Morgan Lake.
Can you swim at Morgan Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Morgan 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 Morgan Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Morgan Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.