Gleason Lake (Main Lake)
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Gleason Lake (Main Lake) is mapped to a depth of 15 ft on the Minnesota DNR survey and covers about 167 acres in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Depths come from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1962.
Measured from the Minnesota DNR lake bathymetric contour survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 15 ft
- Survey year
- 1962
- Surface area
- 167 acres
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 2% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Shore Fishing Site · Gleason Lake Shore Fishing Site · Minnesota DNR site
Additional depth details3 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–15 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 15 ft
Provenance
Sources: MN DNR Lake Bathymetric Contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Map details & sources4 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Color shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 44.98273, -93.49414
- MN DNR lake ID
- 27009501
- Vertical exaggeration
- 3.0×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.3 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-25Gleason Lake (Main Lake) has a substantially developed setting, generally sheltered geometry, substantial nearby higher-volume roads.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Modest | 0.7 of 35 | 14% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (7% forest, 6% wetland; 82% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Very Good | 20.9 of 29 | mean fetch 843 m · 17% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · generally short fetch |
| Motor & speed rules | Not modeled | — | Minnesota’s lake-by-lake motor, speed and no-wake rules are mostly county and city ordinances, not map data, so they are not part of the Minnesota index. Check local signage and ordinances before going out. |
| Public access | Good | 12.3 of 18 | 1 DNR public access site · shoreline access |
| Road isolation | Modest | 0.9 of 18 | substantial nearby higher-volume roads · 60 MnDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 72,297 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 2% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- Limited — 7% forest and 6% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys & active stocking16 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
Common Carp
White Sucker
Hybrid Sunfish
Golden ShinerAbout these fish → the Fish of Minnesota guide
Fishery
surveyed 1996Gamefish Northern Pike 28 · Largemouth Bass 13 · Walleye 2 · Channel Catfish 1
Panfish Bluegill 858 · Black Crappie 130 · Pumpkinseed 72
All survey species16 species
Gamefish
Panfish
Bullhead & catfish
Forage & nongame
DNR stocking
state stocking record · 2016–2018Fish the Minnesota DNR has planted in this lake — what was added, distinct from what a survey netted above.
Infested waters listing
Not on the Minnesota DNR’s infested waters list as of September 9, 2026. This does not mean the lake is free of invasive species: the list covers certain species only, and a species can be present before anyone finds it.
What does the infested waters list mean?
The Minnesota DNR lists a lake, river, pond or wetland as infested when it contains an aquatic invasive species that could spread to other waters, or when it is connected to a water where one is present. Activities such as bait harvest and water use are managed differently on infested waters. Check the current list before moving water, bait or equipment.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. List of Infested Waters, September 9, 2026. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/infested.html
Gleason Lake (Main Lake) — common questions
How deep is Gleason Lake (Main Lake)?
The deepest contour on the Minnesota DNR bathymetric survey of Gleason Lake (Main Lake) is 15 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Gleason Lake (Main Lake)?
Gleason Lake (Main Lake) covers about 167 acres in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What fish are in Gleason Lake (Main Lake)?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, black bullhead, black crappie. The page lists all 16 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Gleason Lake (Main Lake)?
Yes, from shore. The Minnesota DNR lists a public access site on Gleason Lake (Main Lake): a shoreline fishing site. It is administered by Three Rivers Park District. DNR directions: "In the city of Plymouth, from Vicksburg Lane go W on 10th Ave to Luce Line Trail parking lot. Fishing area is about 2 blocks W at the trail bridge."
