Beaver Lake
About Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake is an 112-acre lake near Luxemburg in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Beaver Lake
- 112 acres, up to 27 feet deep, near Luxemburg
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 112 acres
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Average depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 49 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)
- 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
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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 Beaver Lake?
Beaver Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Luxemburg. It covers 112 acres and reaches 27 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Beaver Lake?
Beaver Lake covers 112 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 27 feet and its average depth is about 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Beaver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Beaver Lake?
Yes. Beaver Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Beaver Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Beaver 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 Beaver Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Beaver Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.