Foster Lake
About Foster Lake
Foster Lake is an 115-acre lake near Berning Mill in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 6 feet, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Foster Lake
- 115 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Berning Mill
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 115 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Average depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 115 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Foster Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Lake?
Foster Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Berning Mill. It covers 115 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Foster Lake?
Foster Lake covers 115 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet and its average depth is about 6 feet.
What fish can you catch at Foster Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Foster Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Foster Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Foster Lake.
Can you swim at Foster Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Foster 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.