---
type: lake
name: "Upper Maple Lake"
county: "Wright"
nearest_town: "Maple Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 633
max_depth_ft: 76
latitude: 45.23327
longitude: -93.96526
lake_score: 66
dnr_lake_id: "86013401"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/upper-maple-lake
---

# Upper Maple Lake

Lake in Wright County, Minnesota, near Maple Lake

- **Surface Area**: 633 acres
- **Max Depth**: 76 ft
- **Average Depth**: 19 ft
- **Shoreline**: 7.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 66/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Upper Maple Lake is a 633-acre lake near Maple Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 76 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 19 feet, and has roughly 7.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Crappie**: Daily limit five.
- **Sunfish**: Daily limit ten.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

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

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Sullivan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/sullivan-lake) - 1.3 miles, 71 acres
- [Lake Mary](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/lake-mary) - 1.8 miles, 196 acres
- [Ramsey Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/ramsey-lake) - 2.2 miles, 317 acres
- [Somers Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/somers-lake) - 3.7 miles, 151 acres
- [Millstone Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/millstone-lake) - 4 miles, 200 acres
- [Mink Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/wright-county/mink-lake) - 4.1 miles, 280 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.23327,-93.96526)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=86013401)
- [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/upper-maple-lake)*