Lily Lake
About Lily Lake
Lily Lake is a 44-acre lake near Stillwater in Washington County, Minnesota. It reaches 51 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 18 feet, and has roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city.
Plan Your Visit to Lily Lake
- 44 acres, up to 51 feet deep, near Stillwater
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the city
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 12.4 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- city
Conditions
- Surface area
- 44 acres
- Max depth
- 51 ft
- Average depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 20 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
- 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
- 10
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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.
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Plan your trip to Lily Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lily Lake?
Lily Lake is in Washington County, Minnesota, near Stillwater. It covers 44 acres and reaches 51 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lily Lake?
Lily Lake covers 44 acres with about 1.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 51 feet and its average depth is about 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lily 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 Lily Lake?
Yes. Lily Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the city. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lily Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lily 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 Lily Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lily Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.