Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake
Howard Lake
Public access
Howard Lake is a 541-acre lake in Anoka County. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.
Details
- DNR lake ID
- 02001600
- County
- Anoka
- Surface area
- 541 acres
- Nearest town (DNR)
- Forest Lake
- Fish species recorded
- black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 6 other species
- Howard Lake Public Water Access Site
- carry-in, 4 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
- Fish consumption
- Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
- Size
- 500 to 1,999 acres
- Public access
- Yes
Sources
- Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Checked September 24, 2026 - Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites
Checked September 24, 2026
Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.