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Trout Lake

Emily, Minnesota — Crow Wing County.

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113Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 59723351).

Location & fast facts

Where Trout Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Trout Lake.

Fast facts

About Trout Lake

  • County: Crow Wing
  • Town: Emily
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 125 mi from Minneapolis and 89 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Black crappie
  • Camping. 13 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

22 ftMaximum depth
117Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Walleye, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 51 of 117 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Trout Lake (DOW 18021800), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Trout Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Trout Lake Public Water Access Site (Cartop / walk-in)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Trout Lake Public Water Access Site
    Cartop / walk-in · Emily

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 59723351), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Trout Lake

We found 13 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Trout Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

7 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.7231, -93.9755). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Trout Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Trout Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Trout Lake Public Water Access SiteEmilyCity of EmilyCarry-in (hand launch)——Fishing, Boating46.7218, -93.9720

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Trout Lake

    How big is Trout Lake?

    Trout Lake covers about 113 acres in Emily, Minnesota (Crow Wing County).

    How deep is Trout Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 22 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Trout Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Bowfin (dogfish) and Hybrid sunfish and 2 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on Trout Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Trout Lake?

    Yes. We list 13 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Trout Lake?

    Trout Lake touches Emily in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

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