---
type: lake
name: "Rock Lake"
county: "Wright"
nearest_town: "Maple Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 183
max_depth_ft: 37
latitude: 45.17069
longitude: -94.01302
lake_score: 50
dnr_lake_id: "86018200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/rock-lake
---

# Rock Lake

Lake in Wright County, Minnesota, near Maple Lake

- **Surface Area**: 183 acres
- **Max Depth**: 37 ft
- **Average Depth**: 14 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 3.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 50/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Rock Lake is an 183-acre lake near Maple Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 37 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 14 feet, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 3.2 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 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 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Henshaw Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/henshaw-lake) - 2.8 miles, 272 acres
- [Ramsey Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/ramsey-lake) - 2.9 miles, 317 acres
- [Camp Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/camp-lake) - 3.9 miles, 123 acres
- [Granite Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/granite-lake) - 4.8 miles, 362 acres
- [Upper Maple Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/upper-maple-lake) - 4.9 miles, 633 acres
- [Sullivan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/sullivan-lake) - 4.9 miles, 71 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.17069,-94.01302)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=86018200)
- [All lakes in Wright County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/rock-lake)*