Garfield Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Laporte. DNR lake ID 29006100.
Garfield Lake is a 959.6-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Laporte. Its deepest point reaches 32 ft, and about 54% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. The DNR lists it for starry stonewort, zebra mussel. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 29006100 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Laporte |
| Surface area | 959.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 32 ft |
| Mean depth | 15.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 54% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.6 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 19.3 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 7.3 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Murkier (2016 to 2025) |
| Invasive species | starry stonewort, zebra mussel |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 11.6 ft, phosphorus 19.3 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 7.3 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Garfield Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: murkier.
Fishing on Garfield Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2022 (4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | trap | 1.42 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.17 | 0.6 to 3.5 |
| Bluegill | trap | 7.33 | 4.4 to 49.0 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.67 | 1.8 to 7.8 |
| Rock bass | trap | 1.08 | 0.5 to 2.5 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.17 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 23.0 in (2020), Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2022), Northern pike 23.0 in (2022).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Burbot, Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
Fishing regulations
- Sunfish daily limit 5. (DNR Quality Sunfish Initiative)
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
On the Minnesota DNR infested waters list for: starry stonewort (listed 2025), zebra mussel (listed 2017).
Public boat access
- Garfield Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 6 trailer spaces. In Laporte, 5 blocks off MN Highway 200, on the southwest shore of Garfield Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Horseshoe Lake 3.7 mi, Hubbard County
- Kabekona Lake 4.0 mi, Hubbard County
- Hart Lake 4.5 mi, Hubbard County
- Swamp Lake 4.9 mi, Cass County
- Steamboat Lake 4.9 mi, Cass County
- Lester Lake 5.6 mi, Hubbard County
- Twenty-One Lake 6.2 mi, Hubbard County
- Benedict Lake 6.4 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Garfield Lake
How deep is Garfield Lake?
Garfield Lake reaches a maximum depth of 32 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 54% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Garfield Lake?
Garfield Lake covers about 959.6 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Garfield Lake?
Summer water clarity on Garfield Lake averages 11.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Garfield Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
The Minnesota DNR infested waters list includes Garfield Lake for starry stonewort, zebra mussel.
What fish are in Garfield Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, burbot in Garfield Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
Where is the public boat access on Garfield Lake?
Garfield Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Garfield Lake.
How is the walleye population on Garfield Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1990 to 2020, walleye numbers on Garfield Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Garfield Lake?
Homes on Garfield 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 Garfield Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Garfield Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 54% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Garfield Lake?
Yes. Sunfish daily limit 5.
Ask us about Garfield Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Hubbard County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2022), 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.