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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson Lake, MN
- How big is Benson Lake?
- How deep is Benson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Benson Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Benson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Benson Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Benson Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Benson Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Benson Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Benson Lake?
How big is Benson Lake?
How deep is Benson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Benson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Northern Redbelly Dace and Splake.
What are the closest cities to Benson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Benson Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Benson Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Benson Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Benson Lake is a 19.4 acre, 64% littoral, lake with a maximum depth of 36.0 feet. Benson Lake is located 8.5 miles northeast of Finland, MN off of Lake County Road #7. The lake is found within the boundary of George Crosby Manitou State Park, thus a vehicle permit is required. There is a carry-in access on the northwest side of the lake via the State Park access road and the lake is non-motorized. The lake is suitable for angling from a small boat, canoe, or float tube. There are several spots for shore fishing. A hiking trail with boardwalk goes around the entire lake. Benson Lake has been managed for stream trout since the early 1930s. It is stocked annually with Splake fingerlings. As Benson Lake is a designated trout lake, it is important to check the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations to follow all rules applicable to designated trout lakes. Also, all Minnesota State Park rules must be followed.
The 2014 investigation sampled Splake, Brook Stickleback, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Northern Redbelly Dace, and Pearl Dace. The 2014 Splake catch with standard trap nets was 2.56/lift below average for similar lakes in the Finland Fisheries Area. Despite being below average the catch was higher than the past two investigations. Six Splake were also sampled in the small mesh trap nets. The average size of the Splake sampled was 12.63 inches and weighed 0.90 pounds. The largest fish collected was 19.09 inches and 2.87 pounds. Fish up to four years old were represented in the sample as determined from scale aging. Growth of Splake was average when compared to other Splake lakes in the Finland Area.
What is the average air temp for Benson Lake?
Are there any state parks near Benson Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Benson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Blesener Lake | 1.6 mi | 18 | 11 ft |
| Kowalski Lake | 3.0 mi | 13 | 32 ft |
| Cramer Homestead Lake | 3.2 mi | 26 | 22 ft |
| Cramer Lake | 3.3 mi | 68 | 4 ft |
| Lake Twenty Three | 3.7 mi | 52 | 23 ft |
| Hanson Lake | 3.7 mi | 284 | 100 ft |
| Sonju Lake | 4.5 mi | 37 | 8 ft |
| Kangas Lake | 6.0 mi | 22 | 5 ft |
| Balsam Lake | 6.1 mi | 221 | 18 ft |
| Moose Lake | 6.1 mi | 207 | 6 ft |
