Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
Before launching your boat, please stop at the office. We are doing our best to prevent the spread of invasive species into Trout Lake. We will ask where your boat has been and hose it down with hot water, if needed.
Boat Launch
The launch works for most boats, but the water level varies. If you have a large boat, please give us a call first and we can tell you if you can launch your boat safely.
Life Jackets (PDFs)
Life jackets are located in the shed to the right of the dock. Please be sure to have the proper life jacket on board for each person.
State law requires a life jacket to be worn by children less than 10 years of age when aboard watercraft in Minnesota when the craft is under way (not tied up at a dock or permanent mooring).
| Boat & Motor Rental | Hour | Half Day | Day | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat - No charge for weekly guests. | -- | $ 20 | $ 40 | $200 |
| Canoe - No charge for guests. | -- | $ 20 | $ 40 | $200 |
| Kayak - No charge for guests. | -- | $ 20 | $ 40 | $200 |
| Motor - Plus the cost of fuel. | -- | $ 25 | $ 50 | $250 |
| Pontoon - Plus the cost of fuel. | $ 25 | $100 | -- | -- |
| Boat Launch/Parking - No charge for guests. | -- | -- | $ 8 | -- |
Trout Lake is a Peaceful Place
It’s a lot like being on a lake in the BWCA. It’s designated as an Environmental Natural Resource Lake, as opposed to a Recreational Use Lake.
Trout Lake is Special
The Fisheries Section of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a long-term project called Sentinel Lakes.
Trout Lake is one of the 25 Sentinel Lakes being studied. The DNR is sampling and testing each lake looking for a cause and effect understanding of how stressors such as invasive species, aquatic plant removal, and climate influence habitat and fish communities.
One of the goals of the study is to: “Identify management solutions to ensure the long-term sustainability of Minnesota’s lakes given the presence of large and small-scale ecological disturbances facing these iconic ecosystems.”
You can find out more about the project here: DNR Sentinel Lakes