Stone Lake
About Stone Lake
Stone Lake is a 143-acre lake near Zim in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 12 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 3.5 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2011.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township. Ice typically goes out around April 21, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Stone Lake
- 143 acres, up to 12 feet deep, near Zim
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 3.5 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 143 acres
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 3.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 143 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)
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2011
- 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 21
- Years of record
- 9
- Earliest
- April 5, 2017
- Latest
- May 9, 2013
- Most recent
- April 24, 2020
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 Stone Lake?
Stone Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Zim. It covers 143 acres and reaches 12 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Stone Lake?
Stone Lake covers 143 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 12 feet.
What fish can you catch at Stone 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 Stone Lake?
Yes. Stone Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Stone Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at 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 Stone Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Stone Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Stone Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 21, from 9 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 5, 2017 and the latest is May 9, 2013.