Reeds Lake
About Reeds Lake
Reeds Lake is a 195-acre lake near Elysian in Waseca County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 7 Waseca County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill. 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 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 4, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Reeds Lake
- 195 acres, up to 58 feet deep, near Elysian
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 6.8 feet
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 195 acres
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 110 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
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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 4
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- March 21, 2015
- Latest
- April 19, 1982
- Most recent
- April 6, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Lily Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Elysian114 acres
1.4 miles away
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14 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Palmer130 acres
1.6 miles away
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3 miles away
Rays Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreLe Sueur · Elysian169 acres
3.7 miles away
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58 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Elysian2,215 acres
3.8 miles away
Fish Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreLe Sueur · Waterville77 acres
3.9 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Reeds Lake?
Reeds Lake is in Waseca County, Minnesota, near Elysian. It covers 195 acres and reaches 58 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Reeds Lake?
Reeds Lake covers 195 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 58 feet.
What fish can you catch at Reeds Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White 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 Reeds Lake?
Yes. Reeds Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Reeds Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Reeds 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 Reeds Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Reeds Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Reeds Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 4, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 21, 2015 and the latest is April 19, 1982.
Does Reeds Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Reeds Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.