Pine Island Lake
About Pine Island Lake
Pine Island Lake is a 238-acre lake near Cushing in Todd County, Minnesota. It reaches 26 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 15 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Pine Island Lake
- 238 acres, up to 26 feet deep, near Cushing
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 14.5 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 238 acres
- Max depth
- 26 ft
- Average depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 14.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 124 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 (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 11
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 8
- Years of record
- 15
- Earliest
- March 15, 2024
- Latest
- May 11, 2013
- Most recent
- April 12, 2026
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 Pine Island Lake?
Pine Island Lake is in Todd County, Minnesota, near Cushing. It covers 238 acres and reaches 26 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pine Island Lake?
Pine Island Lake covers 238 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 26 feet and its average depth is about 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pine Island 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 Pine Island Lake?
Yes. Pine Island Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Pine Island Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pine Island 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 Pine Island Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Pine Island Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Pine Island Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 15 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2024 and the latest is May 11, 2013.