Little Eagle Lake
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Little Eagle Lake is mapped to a depth of 33 ft on the Minnesota DNR survey and covers about 36 acres in Wright County, Minnesota.
Measured from the Minnesota DNR lake bathymetric contour survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 33 ft
- Surface area
- 36 acres
- Shoreline
- 1.34 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 10% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Carry-In · Little Eagle Lake Public Water Access Site · Minnesota DNR site
Additional depth details11 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–33 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 33 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
- 45.28777, -93.90362
- MN DNR lake ID
- 86014700
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.56×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 1.9 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-25Little Eagle Lake has a mostly natural, lightly developed setting, well sheltered geometry, little nearby major-road exposure.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Very Good | 23.8 of 35 | 76% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (50% forest, 11% wetland; 20% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Excellent | 29.4 of 29 | mean fetch 400 m · 93% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · short fetch in most directions |
| 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 | Excellent | 17.6 of 18 | 1 DNR public access site · carry-in or canoe launch |
| Road isolation | Excellent | 17.6 of 18 | relatively isolated from major roads · 0 MnDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km |
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 10% 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
- Moderate — 50% forest and 11% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys9 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
Hybrid Sunfish
About these fish → the Fish of Minnesota guide
Fishery
surveyed 1985Gamefish Northern Pike 10 · Largemouth Bass 7 · Bowfin 5
Panfish Bluegill 133 · Pumpkinseed 10 · Hybrid Sunfish 9
All survey species9 species
Gamefish
Panfish
Bullhead & catfish
Infested waters listing
1 confirmedPlants & algae
Eurasian WatermilfoilConfirmed in this water in 2026 (listed 2026).
How to identify invasive species in Minnesota lakes →
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
Little Eagle Lake — common questions
How deep is Little Eagle Lake?
The deepest contour on the Minnesota DNR bathymetric survey of Little Eagle Lake is 33 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 Little Eagle Lake?
Little Eagle Lake covers about 36 acres in Wright County, Minnesota.
What fish are in Little Eagle Lake?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead. The page lists all 9 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Little Eagle Lake?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR lists a public access site on Little Eagle Lake: a carry-in launch. It is administered by the DNR Division of Parks and Trails. DNR directions: "Lind County Park, 9315 Armitage Ave NW. Monticello, MN, Township of Silver Lake."
