Smith Lake
About Smith Lake
Smith Lake is a 244-acre lake near Smith Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 1 fish species here. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1980.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Smith Lake
- 244 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Smith Lake
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 244 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 244 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 1
- Game fish
- 0
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1980
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Activities
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Fish Species
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith Lake?
Smith Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Smith Lake. It covers 244 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Smith Lake?
Smith Lake covers 244 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Smith Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Bullhead. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Smith Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Smith Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Smith 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 Smith Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Smith Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.