Myrtle Lake
About Myrtle Lake
Myrtle Lake is an 876-acre lake near Orr in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Myrtle Lake
- 876 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Orr
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 7.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 876 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 862 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
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Myrtle Lake?
Myrtle Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Orr. It covers 876 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Myrtle Lake?
Myrtle Lake covers 876 acres with about 8.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Myrtle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Myrtle Lake?
Yes. Myrtle Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Myrtle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Myrtle 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 Myrtle Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Myrtle Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.