Teepee

Teepee Lake is an 18-acre lake with 0.92 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 31 feet located northeast of Hackensack, MN. There is a US Forest Service public access located on the north shore. Teepee Lake offers Rainbow Trout fishing in a remote, wilderness setting. The lake is entirely within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Teepee Lake is one of four designated stream trout lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area. Other stream trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Diamond, Hazel, and Perch Lakes. Rainbow Trout were initially stocked in Teepee Lake in 1984. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in the lake and the population is supported entirely by stocking to provide a unique angling opportunity. Rainbow Trout stocking success is dependent on the absence of introduced species. The average length of Rainbow Trout sampled in 2023 was 12 inches, and lengths ranged from 10 to 16 inches. People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Teepee Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

Teepee Lake (DOW# 11-0312; Lake Class 21) has a total surface area of 20.9 acres and a shoreline length of 0.92 miles. There is a Chippewa National Forest Service (CNF) owned public access on the northeast shore of the lake on a CNF Trail. Teepee Lake offers Rainbow Trout fishing in a remote setting. The lake is totally within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Because of its small size, the lake is ideal for canoes or float tubes. Teepee Lake is one of four lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. The other designated stream-trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Diamond, Hazel, and Perch Lakes. Teepee Lake was first used as a stream-trout lake in 1957. It was reclaimed in 1984 and is stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in this lake and the population is supported entirely by stocking to provide unique angling opportunities. Catch rates were the highest since 1986. The average length of Rainbow Trout sampled in 2015 was 11 inches and lengths ranged from 10 to 16 inches. Historically, Teepee has had some over summer-winter survival leading to larger fish. The majority of fish captured were likely from 2013 or previous stockings, offering opportunities for larger fish. In January 2015 Teepee Lake was opened to winter Trout fishing, providing increased opportunities for trout anglers in the Walker area. People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently not aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Teepee Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

Teepee Lake (DOW# 11-0312; Lake Class 21) has a total surface area of 20.9 acres and a shoreline length of 0.92 miles. There is a Chippewa National Forest Service (CNF) owned public access on the northeast shore of the lake on a CNF Trail. Teepee Lake offers Rainbow Trout fishing in a remote, wilderness-like setting. The lake is totally within the Chippewa National Forest and the shoreline is undeveloped. Because of its small size, the lake is ideal for canoes or float tubes. Teepee Lake is one of four lakes in the Walker Fisheries Management Area stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. The other designated stream-trout lakes in the Walker Management Area are Diamond, Hazel, and Perch Lakes. Teepee Lake was first used as a stream-trout lake in 1957. It was reclaimed in 1984 and stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout do not reproduce in this lake and the population is instead supported entirely by stocking to provide unique angling opportunities. The single Rainbow Trout sampled in 2014 was 12.5 inches and was likely from the spring 2013 stocking. Catch rates were down for the second year indicating poor survival occurred. In 2015 anglers should expect few large fish but catch opportunities will be present following the 2015 spring stocking. In January 2015 Teepee Lake was opened to winter Trout fishing, providing increased opportunities for trout anglers in the Walker area. People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently not aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Teepee Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rainbow Trout in Teepee. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Teepee. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Teepee has a maximum depth of 31 feet and a mean depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Teepee is from 2023.

No invasive species are on record for Teepee in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.