Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake

McFarland Lake

Infested waters listPublic access

McFarland Lake is a 386-acre lake in Cook County, 49 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2023. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
16002700
County
Cook
Surface area
386 acres
Maximum depth
49 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
203 acres, 53% of the lake
Shoreline
7.3 miles
Average water clarity
15.7 feet (Secchi disk, 8 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Hovland
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2023, targeted survey
Surveys on record
9, since 1985
Fish species recorded
northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 9 other species
McFarland Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 6 trailer spaces, toilet, run by DNR Division of Forestry
Infested waters list
spiny waterflea
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

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.

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