Linneman Lake
About Linneman Lake
Linneman Lake is an 110-acre lake near Avon in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2009.
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 Linneman Lake
- 110 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Avon
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 110 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 103 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
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2009
- 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 Linneman Lake?
Linneman Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Avon. It covers 110 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Linneman Lake?
Linneman Lake covers 110 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Linneman Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Linneman Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Linneman Lake.
Can you swim at Linneman Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Linneman 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 Linneman Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Linneman Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.