2
16
Lake
Moses
Stockhaven
Lake
Leaf
Valley
5
14
NW
5
Thorson
Lake
wa
pe
ip
94
Minister
Lake
Elk Lake
15
8
Elizabeth
Lake
8
1
8
Halleque
Lake
Qu
am
Gilbert
Lake
L
bs
Lo
27
Eng
L.
S.
L.
Oscar
Freeborn
L.
Lake
15
1
55
15
POPE CO.
3
Wicklund
Lake
Rosby
Lake
5
ke
Mud
15
L.
26
Mitmoen
Lake
Lowry
31
John
Lake
28
24
Strandness
Lake
Frederick
Lake
24
Star
Lake
Westport
Lake
29
35
L.
n
ca
28
M
inn
a
ew
sk
a
Eckert
Lake
22
29
55
17
29
Marlu
Lake
104
Grove Lake
State
Lake
R
41
Sign
alne
ss
Cr.
14
14
Ou
t
ly
a
Ch
Anderson
Lake
21
29
Ea
Lake
Hoff
55
Terrace
8
Lake
Linka
10
F
Nilson
Lake
Gilchrist
Lake
Rasmuson
Lake
Creek
POPE CO.
5
6
37
Kittelson Lake
F
104
4
Goose Lake
4
29
ke
La on
Sim
Hassel
SWIFT CO.
3
ek
Cre
Mud
37
East
Johanna Lake
POPE CO.
SWIFT CO.
2
4
Johanna
Scandinavian
Lake
Swan
Lake
9
3
2
Gilchrist
Benson
L.
7
1
Scale In Miles
13
2
1
0
8
Lake
10
7
39
104
Kolstad Lake
2
9
29
23
Lake
Hanson
10
r
Round
Lake
104
st
Paulson
Lake
E
39
Swenoda
Lake
12
10
ve
Lake
Ben
n
lso ke
Ne La
Edwards
Lake
Ri
Lake
Jennum
20
21
Celia L.
13
29
mi
e E
Lak
Lake
Mary
Signalness
Lake
tle
1
ew
16
33
23
16
16
ke
La
Sedan
ipp
Creek
POPE CO.
Gilbertson
Lake
NORTH
55
21
13
ove
Gr
McCloud
Lake
20
18
18
29
39
33
Camp
Lake
Lake
Krantz
Lake
33
Alice
Lake
17
18
1
2
Swan
Lake
22
NE
18
1
City Street
35
29 Glenwood
Little
18
D
Primitive Road
Pe
li
3
County Or Township Road
33
Amelia
Lake
24
29
NW
Interstate or Highway
Villard
25
28
ewa
New
Prairie
Lakes with Invasives
28
Villard
Lake
28
Starbuck
pewa
State Water Trail
25
28
Chip
River or Stream
Westport
21
28
Accessible River
27
28
28
Lake With No Access
N
Chipp
5
28
33
Ann
Lake
Wollan
Lake
Lake
Cyrus
East
Ellen Lake
27
55
River
McIver
Lake
Kuhtz L.
3
Malmedal
Lake
Lybeck
Lake
Schultz
Lake
17
15
Otter
Lake
STEVENS CO.
Lovera
Lake
29
28
28
Accessible Lake
32
Shulz
Lake
4
30
15
Horse
Lake
55
28
24
STEVENS CO.
23
E
S
Lair Lake
5
Cyrus
2
Lake Reno
Ericksen
Lake
E
31
4
Forada
Maple
Lake
114
Diamond
Lake
Belgium
Lake
3
N
C
3
E
28
Irgens L.
Nora
Lake
D
4
30
26
Dam (on a State Water Trail)
Herberger
Lake
le
Turt L.
Jorgenson
Lake
Anderson
Lake
94
31
17
Fishing Pier
Swim
Lake
Branch
STEVENS CO.
Pike
Lake
Nora
21
East
Olaf
Lake
Farwell
Union
Lake
Long
Lake
West Olaf Lake
7
127
2
e
Lak
28
4
Pocket
Lake
Mattson
Lake
Christopherson
Lake
Osterberg
Lake
114
S
Water Access (Carry in)
S
28
Andrew
Lake
7
Kensington
Osakis
h
mit
29
Grubb
Lake
26
27
Jessie
Lake
52
Mary
Rachel
L.
orn
eeb .
Fr L
Long
Lake
S
Echo
L.
17
23
94
Lake
Grants L.
Water Access (Trailer)
Le
La ven
ke
DOUGLAS CO.
Hegg
Lake
kBlac ll
we e
Lak
21
Holmes City
Skogland
Lake
4
7
52
Lake
Osakis
Nelson
27
Burgen
Lake
La
N
E
23
27
Douglas and
Pope Counties
Bird
Lake
Lake
Alexandria
Lake
29
Winona
ll
e
Lak
27
GRANT CO.
ar
Osc
Lake
Henry
27
Mi
15
27
C
Cook
Lake
114
W
Lake Agnes
N
Crooked
Lake
Brandon
L.
Wolley
Lake
25
e
k
La
Round
L.
7
ock
d R
Re Lake
Stony
Lake
Lake
Mina
40
ter
Dieu
44
9
20
29
Darling
Lake
22
Brophy
Lake
8
William Lake
Lake
Thorstad
1
82
Le
Homme
B
6
STEARNS CO.
25
30
11
Louise
Lake
40
Krueger Creek NE
STEARNS CO.
Amos
Lake
3
30
Lake
y
ip
1
Carlos
9
Rotary
Beach
NW
Lake
Charley
22
Nelson
Lake
52
7
Garfield
3
Belle
River
13
42
Laura
Lake
Carlos
34
La
pe
Jennie
Lake
Ch
3
6
82
wa
Albert
Lake
L on g L a k e
SE
Aldrich
Lake
on
Mo L.
13
Lake
W
12
E
ke
Solberg Lake
Whiskey
Lake
to
ka
Long Lake
Ida
Co
L. wdr
15
L.
POPE
NE
Pilgrim
Point
11
Brandon
River
Hubrid
Lake
Lake
La
82
s
Prairie
29
Lake Carlos
State Park
er
Riv
Little
Chippewa
16 Lake
25
Erwin
Lake
vil
3
ng
TODD CO.
La
k
Fanny Lake
94
De
Ch
ke
e La
34
N
e
82
Stow
Lo
11
6
POPE CO.
Evansville
DOUGLAS
5
5
5
STEARNS CO.
12
Baumbach
Lake
POPE CO.
5
Indian
Lake
TODD CO.
7
52
Miltona
DOUGLAS CO.
Horseshoe
Lake
79
Miltona
k
Lake
14
5
16
5
E
Spring
Lake
Ellis
Lake
A
14
Lake
Irene
ee
Cr
1
14
14
12
7
Spruce
Center
Parson
Park
Sandy Beach
DOUGLAS CO.
33
82
Millerville
Spruce
24
6
Lake
Aaron
Stockhousen
Lake
Rose
City
Spruce
Creek Lake
36
POPE CO.
24
N
Vermont Lake
Genev
a Lake
Lake
Ina
Location Map
3
35
24
Boesen
Lake
DOUGLAS CO.
18
29
Victo
ria
DOUGLAS CO.
GRANT CO.
Lake
Anka
OTTER TAIL CO.
1
Melby
B
5
DOUGLAS CO.
7
Lake Christina
Davidson
Lake
4
OTTER TAIL CO.
OTTER TAIL CO.
78
A
3
TODD CO.
1
KANDIYOHI CO.
4
5
© 2016 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
PUBLIC WATER ACCESS MAP
Douglas and Pope
Counties
Public Water Access in Minnesota:
The Minnesota DNR State Parks and Trail’s water
recreation program provides approximately 1,600 boat
accesses, over 350 fishing piers and shore fishing sites, and
manages 34 designated Water Trails in Minnesota. The
DNR, Federal Government and local communities operate
boat accesses. See the table on the right for specific site
information. The DNR boating programs are funded by
user fees including boat license & gas tax related to
marine use.
Public accesses are usually open 24 hours unless
otherwise posted. Most sites have launch ramps but some
sites, especially on smaller rivers, are carry in only.
Bathrooms and docks are usually located only on the larger
and busier sites.
Public Water Access Rules - The launch area must
be kept clear and the following activities are unlawful:
littering, camping, shooting, building fires, and consuming
alcoholic beverages. See Minnesota Rules, chapter 6218
for complete rules.
Boating in Minnesota
The annual Minnesota Boating Guide summarizes
Minnesota's boating laws and regulations in an
easy-to-read form. The guide supplies information about
operating watercraft on the state's lakes and rivers.
Operator age restrictions apply to operators 17 years old
and younger.
Licensing - All motorized and non-motorized
watercraft must be licensed by the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR). Please contact the DNR License Bureau
for information.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Laws and Requirements:
 Clean off ALL aquatic plants and animals
 Drain all water including bilge, livewells,
baitwells, bait buckets, motor and ballast tanks
 Pull the plug and leave it out
Federal Aid Project funded
by your purchase of fishing
equipment and motor boat fuels.
Minnesota State Parks and Trails-Bemidji
(218) 755-3955
DNR Information Center
The DNR’s Information Center is available to provide free publications of facilities
and services as well as answers questions pertaining to DNR recreational
opportunities in Minnesota.
The DNR Information Center
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4040
651-296-6157 (Metro Area)
1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367 MN Toll-Free)
mndnr.gov
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This information is available in alternative format upon request.
© 2016, State Of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Selective Harvest Fishing - Improved technology
and increased fishing have caused the quality of fishing to
decline in many waters. Practicing “Selective Harvest”
offers anglers an opportunity to take some fish home while
releasing others back into the water to improve fishing
quality. Here are some tips to use for effective Selective
Harvest fishing:




Use barbless hooks
Play the fish quickly and handle the fish carefully
Never hold the fish by the eyes
Use a needle nose pliers to remove hooks or cut
the line if it is too deep
 Ease the fish back into the water, do not throw it
back
Sustainable Natural Environments
Practice Sustainable Water Recreation!
A healthy and attractive natural environment enables
people to enjoy the outdoors without negative impacts on
the environment. Communities working together can
improve water resources by promoting environmentally
sensitive land use practices along rivers and throughout
watersheds.
 Be courteous to other boater and water users
 Keep a reasonable distance from birds, wildlife,
and aquatic vegetation
 Travel at safe speeds and be aware of the effect
your wake has on the shoreline and other users
 Operate your watercraft at a slow no wake speed
when appropriate
 Use watercraft that is the appropriate type and
size for the water resource
 Boating doesn’t require continuous movement;
enjoy floating, anchoring, and beaching
 Conserve fuel by properly operating and
maintaining your watercraft
 Don’t litter and do properly dispose of boat and
sanitary wastes
Map Grid
Location
Ramp
Type
Fish
Species
Administrator
Water Body Name
Map Grid
Location
Ramp
Type
Fish
Species
Administrator
DOUGLAS CO.
Aaron Lake
A2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Miltona Lake (Parson Park)
A3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,SB,W
DNR
Agnes Lake
B3
fishing pier
C,S
City
Mina Lake
B2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Agnes Lake
B3
concrete
C,S
City
Moon Lake
B2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Andrew Lake
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Moses Lake
A2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Blackwell Lake (S)
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S
DNR
Osakis Lake (NW)
B4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Blackwell Lake (N)
C2
carry in
C,LB,N,S
DNR
Osakis Lake (S)
C4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
City
Cleaning water-related equipment is just as important
as cleaning boats, so while you’re cleaning your boat,
please remember to also:
Brophy Lake
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Oscar Lake
C2
concrete
C,M,N,S,W
DNR
Burgen Lake
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Pocket Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
Township
Rachel Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S
DNR
Carlos Lake (NE)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Red Rock Lake
C1
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Carlos Lake (W)
 Clean anchors, ropes, fishing tackle, and
other objects that were in the water. Many
species can be transported in the mud or
in fishing lines and rope
 Dump water out of canoes, kayaks, and
other watercraft before leaving
* Carlos Lake
(E)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Reno Lake
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Carlos Lake (Lk. Carlos S.P.) B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Round Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Chippewa Lake
A2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Smith Lake
C4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Cowdry Lake
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Spruce Creek Lake
A4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Crooked Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S
DNR
Stowe Lake
B1
concrete
C,N,S,W
DNR
AIS Bait Laws
Devils Lake
B2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Turtle Lake
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Freeborn Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Union Lake
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
It is illegal to transport lake and river water. To save
your bait (minnows or leeches), the DNR recommends
bringing bottled or tap water from home and keeping it in
your vehicle or cooler. Bringing ice can be a good idea on
warm days to cool down the water.
Geneva Lake (E)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Vermont Lake
A3
concrete
C,N,S
DNR
Geneva Lake (W)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Victoria Lake
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Geneva Lake
B3
fishing pier
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Victoria Lake
C3
fishing pier
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Gilbert Lake
B2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Whiskey Lake
B2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
DO NOT dump unwanted bait into water bodies or on
the shoreline! Unwanted bait belongs in the trash or a
designated compost bin. Unwanted worms must be
disposed of in the trash.
Grants Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S
DNR
Winona Lake
C3
carry in
C,LB,N,S,W
City
Ida Lake (N)
A3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,SB,W
Township
Ida Lake (Pilgrim Point)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,SB,W
DNR
Ida Lake (SE)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,SB,W
DNR
Amelia Lake
D4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Indian Lake
A2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Ann Lake
D3
gravel
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Irene Lake (N)
A3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Emily Lake
F1
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Gilchrist Lake
F3
concrete
C,N,S,W
DNR
Goose Lake
F3
carry in
LB,S
DNR
Grove Lake (SE)
E4
concrete
C,N,S,W
DNR
Grove Lake (E)
E4
concrete
C,N,S,W
Township
Johanna Lake
F4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Leven Lake
D4
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Linka Lake
F3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Malmedal Lake
D2
carry in
C,LB,N,S,W
MN DOT
Minnewaska Lake (N)
D3
concrete
C,LB,M,N,S,W
DNR
Minnewaska Lake (NE)
D3
concrete
C,LB,M,N,S,W
City
Minnewaska Lake (NW)
E2
concrete
C,LB,M,N,S,W
City
Nelson Lake
E3
gravel
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Pelican Lake
D3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Reno Lake
D3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Scandinavian Lake
F3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
These are YOUR waters and it is YOUR responsibility
to inspect, clean, and drain your boats!
Watercraft Inspectors are here to ensure watercraft
and equipment are “clean in, clean out!” If you need
assistance, have questions about the laws, or are curious
about the program, please ask!
Fishing Regulations and Licensing - All persons
16 and older are required to have the appropriate license
with them when fishing. Licenses are available through the
DNR License Bureau, most County Auditors and many
stores that sell fishing related goods. Trout fishing requires
a trout stamp. For more information call the DNR
information Center at (651) 296-6157 or 1-888-646-6367.
To purchase a license by phone 24 hours a day, call
1-888-MN-LICENSE (665-4236).
Water Body Name
Get into the habit of taking these three simple steps,
and it will soon become part of your routine. Pull away
from the boat ramp area. Check for plants while strapping
the boat down. Pull the plug when adjusting the motor. If
you have other people (especially kids) with you, have
them help! Adding a few minutes will help safeguard our
waters.
Working Together to Protect the Waters
Fishing in Minnesota
Public Water Accesses in Douglas & Pope Counties
Before leaving the water access or shoreline property, you
MUST:
Ways you can help the Watercraft Inspectors:
 Please clean your boat and pull your plug as soon
as you are safely able to. That way when the
inspector comes, the inspection process will move
quickly
 If there is a Decontamination Unit present, please
follow all the instructions given by the inspectors,
for your safety and theirs. There will be plenty of
time to ask questions and watch them work from
a safe distance
Ways the Watercraft Inspectors can help you:
 The inspectors have tools, wrenches and pliers, so
if you are having trouble with your plug, ask!
 If there are weeds that are hard to reach,
inspectors can also help pull weeds off boats or
other such tasks. They also have grabbing tools
for plants
When you see the Watercraft Inspectors, please be
cooperative. The law requires compliance with inspectors,
and it will help everyone to be on their way in a timely and
pleasant manner.
Safe Boating
Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) - On all boats
(except a sailboard) regardless of length there must be a
readily accessible Coast Guard approved wearable PFD for
each person on board. In
addition, on boats 16 feet or
longer, except canoes and
kayaks, there must also be at
least one Coast Guard approved
throwable device, such as a ring
buoy or seat cushion.
Boating While
Intoxicated (BWI) - Boating
*
Irene Lake (E)
A3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Jennie Lake
B1
carry in
N/A
DNR
Latoka Lake (N)
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Latoka Lake (S)
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Le Homme Dieu Lake
(Rotary Beach NW)
Le Homme Dieu Lake
(Krueger Creek NE)
Little Chippewa Lake
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
B2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Lobster Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,M,N,S,W
DNR
Long Lake
B1
concrete
C
DNR
Long Prairie River
B3
carry in
various
DNR
Louise Lake
B3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
POPE CO.
Maple Lake (N)
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Maple Lake (E)
C3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Maple Lake
C3
fishing pier
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Mary Lake (N)
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Signalness Lake
(Mountain Lake)
E2
concrete
LB,N,S,W
DNR
Mary Lake (S)
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Signalness Lake
D4
fishing pier
LB,N,S,W
DNR
Mill Lake
C2
concrete
C,LB,N,S,W
DNR
Villard Lake
D4
concrete
LB,N,S,W
City
Miltona Lake (NW)
A3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,SB,W
Township
Westport Lake
D4
concrete
C,N,S
DNR
Miltona Lake (Sandy Beach) A3
concrete
C,LB,N,S,SB,W
DNR
Fish Species:
C — Crappie, LB — Largemouth Bass, M — Muskellunge,
N — Northern Pike, S — Sunfish, SB — Smallmouth Bass,
W — Walleye, N / A — Not Available
Administrator: DNR - MN Dept. of Natural Resources
MN DOT - MN Dept. of Transportation
* State Park Sticker Required
while intoxicated is illegal. For
persons found to be under the
influence there are significant
penalties, including fines and possible jail sentences.
Personal Watercraft - Special laws apply including
wearing a PFD and operating at slow no wake speed at
certain distances from other watercraft, swimmers and
other objects in the water. Operator age restrictions also
apply. Consult the Boating Guide for more information. A
DNR safety video is available free of charge.
Depth in Feet
0
100
Lake Miltona