Lake Pepin is a border water with Wisconsin, listed by the DNR in Goodhue County near Lake City. It covers 12299.45 acres with a maximum depth of 60 feet and 54.85 miles of shore. The DNR lists 48 fish species and applies Wisconsin border waters fishing regulations.
- 12299.45 acsurface area
- 60 feetmaximum depth
- 54.85 milesshoreline
- 0fish species listed

Visit Facts
- Official pagednr.state.mn.us
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| DNR lake ID | 25000100 |
| Area | 12299.45 acres |
| Shore length | 54.85 miles |
| Maximum depth | 60 feet |
| Mean depth | 21 feet |
| Littoral area | 8377.65 acres |
| Border water | Yes (Wisconsin border waters regulations apply) |
| Fish species | 48 listed by the DNR, including walleye, sauger, lake sturgeon, channel catfish, flathead catfish, smallmouth bass, white bass and freshwater drum |
| Invasive species listed | Eurasian watermilfoil, bighead carp, silver carp, zebra mussel |
What We Could Not Verify
- Coordinates (not printed on the LakeFinder page)
- Public water access site names and counts (Water Access Sites report not opened)
- Fisheries lake survey details (not opened)
- Border waters fishing regulation details (not opened)
- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
- Map point: no official coordinate was published, so we do not show a map.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Pepin?
Lake Pepin is in Lake City, Minnesota. See the official page for the address.
What does Lake Pepin cost?
We did not find admission prices on the official page we read. Check it before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Pepin?
We did not find a pet policy on the pages we read, so ask the operator before you bring a dog.
Sources
- Lake Pepin | LakeFinder | Minnesota DNR (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Lake Pepin.” itsminnesota.com/places/lake-pepin/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.