Sagatagan Lake
About Sagatagan Lake
Sagatagan Lake is a 227-acre lake near Collegeville in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 1 fish species here, including largemouth bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2000.
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. OpenStreetMap shows Saint John's Beach on or beside the lake. Ice typically goes out around April 9, based on 48 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Sagatagan Lake
- 227 acres, up to 42 feet deep, near Collegeville
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass
- Swim beach on or beside the lake (Saint John's Beach)
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 227 acres
- Max depth
- 42 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 114 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
- Swim beach: Saint John's Beach
Best For
- Swimming and beach days
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 1
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2000
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 9
- Years of record
- 48
- Earliest
- March 15, 2000
- Latest
- May 7, 2013
- Most recent
- May 3, 2018
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 Sagatagan Lake?
Sagatagan Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Collegeville. It covers 227 acres and reaches 42 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sagatagan Lake?
Sagatagan Lake covers 227 acres with about 6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 42 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sagatagan Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Sagatagan Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Sagatagan Lake.
Can you swim at Sagatagan Lake?
Yes. A swim beach is mapped on or beside the lake (Saint John's Beach). Most Minnesota beaches have no lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and check for beach advisories.
Is Sagatagan Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Sagatagan Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Sagatagan Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 9, from 48 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2000 and the latest is May 7, 2013.