Taylor Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Hill City. DNR lake ID 01010900.
Taylor Lake is a 55-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Hill City. Its deepest point reaches 84 ft, and about 32% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.0 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document tullibee (cisco).
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 01010900 |
|---|---|
| County | Aitkin County, near Hill City |
| Surface area | 55 acres |
| Maximum depth | 84 ft |
| Mean depth | 23.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 32% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.0 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 13.0 ft.
Fishing on Taylor Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2017 (9 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 1.0 | 1.0 to 16.3 |
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Tullibee (cisco), Rainbow trout, Brook trout.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Taylor Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 3.8 mi E and S of Hill City on MN Hwy 200 on NW shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Washburn Lake 2.6 mi, Aitkin County
- Previs Lake 3.5 mi, Aitkin County
- Hill Lake 3.7 mi, Aitkin County
- Split Hand Lake 4.8 mi, Itasca County
- Maple Lake 4.8 mi, Itasca County
- Chamberlin Lake 5.1 mi, Aitkin County
- Mountain Ash Lake 5.2 mi, Itasca County
- Dinner Pail Lake 5.3 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Taylor Lake
How deep is Taylor Lake?
Taylor Lake reaches a maximum depth of 84 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 32% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Taylor Lake?
Taylor Lake covers about 55 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
How clear is Taylor Lake?
Summer water clarity on Taylor Lake averages 13.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Taylor Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Taylor Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Taylor Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document tullibee (cisco), rainbow trout, brook trout in Taylor Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2017.
Where is the public boat access on Taylor Lake?
Taylor Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Taylor Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Taylor Lake?
Homes on Taylor Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Taylor Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Taylor Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 32% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Taylor Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Taylor Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Taylor Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Aitkin County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2017), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.