Laura Lake
About Laura Lake
Laura Lake is a 140-acre lake near Fairhaven in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 4 feet, and has roughly 2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
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 Laura Lake
- 140 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Fairhaven
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 140 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Average depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 140 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
- 2
- Game fish
- 0
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Activities
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Fish Species
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Laura Lake?
Laura Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Fairhaven. It covers 140 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Laura Lake?
Laura Lake covers 140 acres with about 2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet and its average depth is about 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at Laura Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Bullhead and Green Sunfish. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Laura Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Laura Lake.
Can you swim at Laura Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Laura 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 Laura Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Laura Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.