Lura Lake Fishing
Blue Earth County and Faribault County, 1,359 acres, 9 feet deep.
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Key facts on Lura Lake
Lura Lake covers 1,359 acres of Blue Earth County and Faribault County, by the LakeFinder record. The deepest hole runs 9 feet, with an average of 5 feet. The closest incorporated city is Mapleton, about 5 miles away. DNR fisheries staff in Waterville oversee it.
Fish recorded in DNR nets include walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. 4 public water accesses sit on the shore. DNR netting for the standard survey took place on August 28, 2023. The DNR counted 3.88 walleye per gill net, within its normal range of 1.5-5.8. Across 46 ice-out records the median date is March 30.
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Catch per net set from the standard survey dated August 28, 2023, beside the range the DNR treats as normal for similar lakes.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 31 | 3.88 | 1.5-5.8 | 3.49 | 1.3-2.5 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.09 | 0.3-0.8 | 3.71 | 1.2-3.0 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 114 | 14.25 | 4.6-11.6 | 3.95 | 1.5-2.6 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 15 | 1.36 | 4.11 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 406 | 50.75 | 8.0-40.3 | 0.1 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 150 | 13.64 | 0.8-4.5 | 0.09 | 0.1-0.4 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 230 | 28.75 | 1.0-7.3 | 0.13 | 0.2-0.4 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 371 | 33.73 | 0.8-6.5 | 0.13 | 0.2-0.6 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 4 | 0.5 | 0.07 | ||
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 133 | 12.09 | 2.5-25.0 | 0.05 | 0.1-0.5 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 31 | 3.88 | 0.3-1.3 | 0.11 | 0.4-1.5 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 79 | 7.18 | 0.3-0.9 | 0.19 | 0.3-1.2 |
Fish per species in the Lura Lake gill nets
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
What the survey report says about Lura Lake
“Lura Lake is a 1,358-acre lake located approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Mapleton in Blue Earth County.”
“Lura lake has a maximum depth of 9 feet.”
“For many years the lake has been aerated and no winterkills have been reported since a lake wide reclamation in 1994.”
“Eurasian Watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed are abundant and a nuisance to boating and fishing at certain times of the year.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Lura Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Lura Lake
- Lura Lake (E) Access2 ramps, 24 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet, Blue Earth County
- Lura Lake, Daly Park Access2 ramps, 8 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet, Blue Earth County
- Lura Lake (NW) Access1 ramp, 10 trailer stalls, 1 dock, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
- Lura Lake, Lura Lake Sports Club Lodge Access1 ramp, 11 trailer stalls, 2 docks, Blue Earth County
DNR fishing sites on Lura Lake
- Lura Lake Fishing Pier, Blue Earth County 1fishing pier, Blue Earth County
- Lura Lake Fishing Pier, Blue Earth County 2fishing pier, Blue Earth County
Boat launches serving Lura Lake
- Bass Lake Access near DelavanBass, 4 miles southwest
- Rice Lake, Winnebago AccessRice, 5 miles southwest
- Ida Lake Access near AmboyIda, 6 miles northwest
- Ida Lake North AccessIda, 7 miles northwest
- Minnesota Lake, Latusek Landing AccessMinnesota, 8 miles east
- Rice Lake, South AccessRice, 8 miles southwest
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
How deep Lura Lake gets
Lura Lake has 4 clarity readings on file since 2013.
Ice has left Lura Lake as early as March 6, 2000 and as late as April 24, 1985.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Lake gauge on Lura Lake
This Lura Lake series is read by hand and logged by the DNR.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Species in the Lura Lake surveys
LakeFinder builds the Lura Lake list from survey catches; a fish not netted may still be present.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Rules for fishing Lura Lake
Nothing beyond the statewide rows is posted for Lura Lake.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Southern Zone) | 2 (minimum size 24") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
Pike and bass rows follow the Southern Zone, where the map puts Lura Lake; posted boundaries govern near the zone lines.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Records set on Lura Lake
| Species | Weight | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 2026-05-16 | catch and release |
Minnesota DNR state records; angler names left out. All records.
Nearby lakes against Lura Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lura Lake | 1,359 | 9 | 4 | 3.88 | |
| Bass Lake, Faribault County | 4 miles southwest | 199 | 20 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Ida Lake, Blue Earth County | 7 miles northwest | 138 | 8 | 2 | |
| Mills Lake | 16 miles north | 237 | 7 | 1 | |
| Red Jacket Valley Park Pond | 18 miles north | 38 | 0 | 3.75 | |
| Loon Lake, Blue Earth County | 18 miles northwest | 809 | 7 | 1 | 14.67 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
In the neighborhood of Lura Lake
Neighbor lakes around Lura Lake
- Bass Lake, Faribault County4 miles southwest
- Ida Lake, Blue Earth County7 miles northwest
- Mills Lake16 miles north
- Red Jacket Valley Park Pond18 miles north
- Loon Lake, Blue Earth County18 miles northwest
Bait and tackle closest to Lura Lake
- Mankato SCHEELSsporting goods store, Mankato, 21 miles
- Fleet Farmsporting goods store, Mankato, 22 miles
- Bobber Shop Fishingbait and tackle shop, Mankato, 22 miles
- Walts Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, North Mankato, 22 miles
Minnesota towns closest to Lura Lake
- Mapleton5 miles
- Amboy7 miles
- Delavan7 miles
Lura Lake, county lines
- Blue Earth Countyseat: Mankato
- Faribault Countyseat: Blue Earth
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Lura Lake questions with short answers
What part of Minnesota holds Lura Lake?
Find it in Blue Earth County and Faribault County, managed from the Waterville fisheries office, about 5 miles from Mapleton.
How deep is Lura Lake?
Roughly 1,359 acres, 9 feet at the deepest.
Which landing do I use on Lura Lake?
Try Lura Lake (E) Access, one of 4 public accesses.
Which fish has the DNR netted in Lura Lake?
Survey records show walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and channel catfish.
How does Lura Lake compare in DNR nets?
The standard survey of August 28, 2023. walleye ran 3.88 per gill net.
Which DNR rules apply on Lura Lake?
Statewide inland limits apply; the Southern Zone rows cover pike and bass.
Can out-of-state visitors fish Lura Lake?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
What is the ice-out date for Lura Lake?
March 30 is the median; it went out March 21, 2017 most recently.
Which bait shop is closest to Lura Lake?
Mankato SCHEELS is about 21 miles from the lake.
Spend a weekend on Lura Lake
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