Upper Milton Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Elevenmile Corner. DNR lake ID 11008100.
Upper Milton Lake is a 24.3-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Elevenmile Corner. Its deepest point reaches 35 ft, and about 78% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.7 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11008100 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Elevenmile Corner |
| Surface area | 24.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 35 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 78% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.7 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 10.7 ft.
Fishing on Upper Milton Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1987 (39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Northern pike | gill | 7.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.25 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.25 | n/a |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 3.75 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Lower Milton Lake 0.3 mi, Cass County
- Cedar Lake 0.8 mi, Cass County
- Tidd Lake 1.3 mi, Cass County
- Grave Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Sullivan Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Knight Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Spring Lake 2.8 mi, Cass County
- Wilson Lake 3.2 mi, Cass County
Questions about Upper Milton Lake
How deep is Upper Milton Lake?
Upper Milton Lake reaches a maximum depth of 35 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 78% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Upper Milton Lake?
Upper Milton Lake covers about 24.3 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Upper Milton Lake?
Summer water clarity on Upper Milton Lake averages 10.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Upper Milton Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Upper Milton 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Upper Milton Lake?
Homes on Upper Milton 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 Upper Milton Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Upper Milton Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 78% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Upper Milton Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Upper Milton Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Upper Milton Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1987), 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.