Today's Best Fishing Times
Get the best fishing times for Scarp Lake with Lake-Link's Fishing Forecast. SEE MORE
Share your catch!
We want to see what you've caught on Scarp Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scarp Lake, MN
- How big is Scarp Lake?
- How deep is Scarp Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Scarp Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Scarp Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Scarp Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Scarp Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Scarp Lake?
How big is Scarp Lake?
How deep is Scarp Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Scarp Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Iowa Darter, Northern Redbelly Dace and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Scarp Lake area?
More Lodging Options
Are there places to eat and drink near Scarp Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Scarp Lake is 39 acres with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Access is gained by a 20 rod portage trail from Hogback Lake, a hiking trail from Steer Lake or various points on the hiking trail that circles Scarp Lake. There are two remote campsites maintained by the U.S. Forest Service on Scarp Lake. The shoreline is generally steep, with an escarpment of rock in the middle of the south shore, therefore the lake name. Rainbow trout management began in 1962; Scarp Lake was added to the designated stream trout lake list in 1965 affording the lake the protections those regulations provide. Water quality measurements indicate the lake has very soft-water with low fertility and good visibility with a Secchi disk reading of 8.5 feet on 08/08/2013.
Annual stocking of approximately 1,000 yearling (3/lb) rainbow trout maintains the present trout population. The 2013 lake survey sampled 36 rainbow trout having an average length of 13.1 inches and average weight of about one pound, the largest fish was 15.4 inches (1.6 pounds). Survival of stocked fish appears to be good with three year-classes identified in the 2013 sample.
What is the average air temp for Scarp Lake?
Are there any state parks near Scarp 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 Scarp Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Mound Lake | 0.3 mi | 15 | 7 ft |
| Hogback Lake | 0.5 mi | 40 | 43 ft |
| Charity Lake | 0.5 mi | 23 | 5 ft |
| Fulton Lake | 0.8 mi | 36 | 17.5 ft |
| Lupus Lake | 0.9 mi | 63 | 7 ft |
| Alger Lake | 0.9 mi | 21 | 6 ft |
| Elixir Lake | 1.0 mi | 15 | 8 ft |
| Dam Five Lake | 1.3 mi | 78 | 38 ft |
| Sister Lake | 1.7 mi | 125 | 15 ft |
| Homestead Lake | 2.1 mi | 44 | 7.5 ft |
