Maple Lake
About Maple Lake
Maple Lake is a 388-acre lake near Gutches Grove in Todd County, Minnesota. It reaches 23 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 17 feet, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 19 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Maple Lake
- 388 acres, up to 23 feet deep, near Gutches Grove
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6.9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 388 acres
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Average depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 150 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)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 17
- Years of record
- 19
- Earliest
- March 19, 2012
- Latest
- May 9, 2013
- Most recent
- April 28, 2023
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 Maple Lake?
Maple Lake is in Todd County, Minnesota, near Gutches Grove. It covers 388 acres and reaches 23 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Maple Lake?
Maple Lake covers 388 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 23 feet and its average depth is about 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Maple Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Maple Lake?
Yes. Maple Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Maple Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Maple 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 Maple Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Maple Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Maple Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 19 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 19, 2012 and the latest is May 9, 2013.