Itasca County Minnesota Lakes - Grand Rapids Lakes Fishing

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Crappie, Bluegill, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 114 ft.

Lake Winnibigoshish(Big Winnie)

Lake Winnibigoshish Map

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 58,544 Acres

Public Boat Access: Many located on Northeast shore off State Hwy. 46

Lake Notes: One of the largest lakes in MN! Specializing in Walleye and Northern Pike. Bluegill, Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.

Bowstring Lake

Bowstring Lake Map

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 9,220 Acres

Public Boat Access: Many located around lake including: 1 on Southwest shore off Co. Hwy. 153, 1 on West shore in Cow Bay, 1 on Northwest corner off Co. Hwy. 35, 1 on Northeast side, 1 on Southeast shore off Co. Hwy. 136

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill, Largemouth & Rock Bass also caught. Connects to Sand Lake via channel. Located about 12 miles north of Deer River within Bowstring State Forest.

Deer Lake

Deer Lake Map

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 4,097 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 245 in Comfort Cove

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Muskie, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 124 ft.

Sand Lake

Sand Lake Map

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 4,328 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast side of lake off Co. Hwy. 155 and Sand Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walley, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth & Rock Bass also caught. Located about 5 miles east of Squaw Lake.

Ball Club Lake

Closest Town: Ball Club

Lake Size: 3,936 Acres

Public Boat Access: 2 located on South end of lake off U.S. Hwy. 2, 1 on West shore off Co. Hwy. 39

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Rock Bass and Bluegill also caught.

Ball Club Lake Map

Bass Lake

Bass Lake Map

Closest Town: Cohasset

Lake Size: 2,407 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Northeast side of North Basin off Co. Rd. 256, 1 on West side of North

Basin off Co. Rd. 266, 1 on Southwest shore of South Basin off Co. Rd. 227

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Bluegill, Crappie and

Largemouth Bass also caught.

Beauty Lake

Closest Town: Goodland

Lake Size: 217 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East side of lake off Co. Rd. 565 and Beauty Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.

Beauty Lake Map

Bello Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 493 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Hwy. 43 and Daley Larson Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Sunfish. Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught. Located within Chippewa National Forest.

Bello Lake Map

Big Island Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 238 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located off Co. Rd. 47

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located within Chippewa National Forest.

Big Island Lake Map

Big Ole Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 179 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast side of lake off Co. Hwy. 47

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 4 miles southeast of Marcell.

Big Ole Lake Map

Big Sucker Lake

Closest Town: Nashwauk

Lake Size: 230 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Rd. 58

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught. Located about 4 miles northwest of Nashwauk.

Big Sucker Lake Map

Big Too Much Lake

Closest Town: Talmoon

Lake Size: 232 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie, Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located within Chippewa National Forest.

Big Too Much Lake Map

Blackwater Lake

Closest Town: Cohasset

Lake Size: 674 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off U.S. Hwy. 2 & Co. Rd. 87

Lake Notes: Specializing in Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Walleye and Crappie also caught. Connects to Jay Gould Lake via channel.

Blackwater Lake Map

Bluewater Lake

Closest Town: Grand Rapids

Lake Size: 364 Acres

Public Boat Access: Through channel from Wabana Lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Connects to Wabana Lake via channel. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 123ft

Bluewater Lake Map

Buck Lake

Closest Town: Nashwauk

Lake Size: 492 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on South end of lake off State Hwy. 65, 1 on West shore off State Hwy.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 10 miles north of Nashwauk.

Buck Lake Map

Burrows Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 291 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Southwest shore of lake, 1 on Southeast side

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie, Small & Largemouth Bass also caught. Located within Chippewa National Forest.

Burrows Lake Map

Caribou Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 240 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake off State Hwy. 38

Lake Notes: Specializing in Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught.

Caribou Lake Map

Chase Lake

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 209 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest side of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie and Sunfish also caught. Located about 3 miles northeast of Deer River.

Chase Lake Map

Crooked Lake

Closest Town: Marble

Lake Size: 418 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Hwy. 56

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught. Located about 9 miles north of Marble.

Crooked Lake Map

Cut Foot Sioux Lake

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 2,768 Acres

Public Boat Access: Many located around lake including: 3 on East shore off State Hwy. 46

Lake Notes: Connects to Lake Winnibigoshish. Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Rock Bass. Muskie, Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 81 ft.

Cut Foot Sioux Lake Map

Deer Lake

Closest Town: Effie

Lake Size: 1,748 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Rd. 533

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught. Connects to Battle and Pickerel Lakes via channel.

Deer Lake Map

Dixon Lake

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 616 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Northwest side of South Basin off Co. Hwy. 33, 1 on East shore off Co. Hwy. 156

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth & Rock Bass also caught. Located within Blackduck State Forest.

Dixon Lake Map

Island Lake

Closest Town: Northome

Lake Size: 3,088 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore of lake off State Hwy. 46

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Bluegill, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 2 miles north of Northome.

Island Lake Map

Jay Gould Lake

Closest Town: Cohasset

Lake Size: 426 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Hwy. 62

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Muskie, Rock Bass and Crappie also caught.

Jay Gould Lake Map

Lake Jessie

Closest Town: Talmoon

Lake Size: 1,753 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Southeast side off Co. Hwy. 134, 1 on West shore off Co. Hwy. 133

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Rock Bass. Northern Pike, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.

Lake Jessie Map

Johnson Lake

Closest Town: Grand Rapids

Lake Size: 492 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South shore of lake off State Hwy. 38

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Rock Bass, Crappie and Smallmouth Bass also caught.

Johnson Lake Map

King Lake

Closest Town: Taconite

Lake Size: 296 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 17 miles north of Taconite.

King Lake Map

Lawrence Lake

Closest Town: Taconite

Lake Size: 395 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 7

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill. Walleye, Rock and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located about 9 miles north of Taconite.

Lawrence Lake Map

Little Bowstring Lake

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 319 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Rd. 48

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Rock Bass and Sunfish also caught. Located about 10 miles north of Deer River.

Little Bowstring Lake Map

Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 660 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Southwest shore off State Hwy. 46, 1 on North end off Co. Hwy. 35

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Connects to Cut Foot Sioux Lake via channel. Located about 15 miles northwest of Deer River.

Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake Map

Little Jessie Lake

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 637 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore of lake off Co Rd. 133

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.

Little Jessie Lake Map

Little Sand Lake

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 361 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North shore of lake off Co. Hwy. 155

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Largemouth Bassl and Crappie also caught. Connects to Sand and Rice Lakes via channel.

Little Sand Lake Map

Little Turtle Lake

Closest Town: Talmoon

Lake Size: 475 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East shore of lake off Co. Rd. 252

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught.

Little Turtle Lake Map

Moose Lake

Closest Town: Deer River

Lake Size: 1,265 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on East shore off Co. Rd. 19, 1 on West shore off Co. Rd. 19

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Largemouth Bass, Muskie and Bluegill also caught. Located about 6 miles northeast of Deer River.

Moose Lake Map

Natures Lake

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 2,158 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest side of lake off State Hwy. 46

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.

Natures Lake Map

North Star Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 1,059 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Co. Hwy. 38

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Rock and Largemouth Bass also caught.

North Star Lake Map

O’Brien Lake

Closest Town: Nashwauk

Lake Size: 900 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East side of lake off Hwy. 169

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.

O'Brien Lake Map

Prairie Lake

Closest Town: Grand Rapids

Lake Size: 1,064 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore on east side of peninsula off Co. Hwy. 49

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill. Walleye, Rock Bass and Sunfish also caught.

Prairie Lake Map

Round Lake

Closest Town: Squaw Lake

Lake Size: 2,828 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 149, 1 on East side off State Hwy. 46

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Rock Bass and Sunfish also caught.

Round Lake Map

Shallow Lake

Closest Town: Warba

Lake Size: 531 Acres

Public Boat Access: 2 on Southwest side of lake off U.S. Hwy. 2 and Shallow Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye, Rock Bass and

Sunfish also caught.

Shallow Lake Map

Siseebakwet Lake

Closest Town: Grand Rapids

Lake Size: 1,306 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 239

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Rock Bass and Bluegill. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.

Siseebakwet Lake Map

Spider Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 1,349 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on East side of lake off Co. Rd. 49

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Smallmouth and

Rock Bass also caught. Located about 15 miles north of Grand Rapids.

Spider Lake Map

Split Hand Lake

Closest Town: Grand Rapids

Lake Size: 1,420 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West side of lake off Co. Rd. 432

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie. Bluegill, Rock Bass and

Sunfish also caught.

Split Hand Lake Map

Sugar Lake

Closest Town: Cass Lake

Lake Size: 1,585 Acres

Public Boat Access: Through channel from Lake Winnibigoshish

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Connects to Lake Winnibigoshish.

Sugar Lake Map

Swan Lake

Closest Town: Pengilly

Lake Size: 2,472 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Northeast shore off Co. Hwy. 12, 1 on Southwest shore off State Hwy. 65

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill. Crappie, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught.

Swan Lake Map

Trout Lake

Closest Town: Coleraine

Lake Size: 1,890 Acres

Public Boat Access: 2 on Northwest corner off U.S. Hwy. 169, 1 on Southeast shore off Co. Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Crappie, Bluegill, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Deep lake with a maximum depth of 137 ft.

Trout Lake Map

Turtle Lake

Closest Town: Marcell

Lake Size: 2,052 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest side of lake off Co. Rd. 43

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Rock Bass and Bluegill. Walleye, Large and

Smallmouth Bass also caught. Located within Chippewa National Forest.

Turtle Lake Map

Wabana Lake

Closest Town: Grand Rapids

Lake Size: 2,215 Acres

Public Boat Access: 1 on Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 335, 1 on Southeast shore off Co. Rd. 49

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass. Bluegill, Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught. Connects to Little Trout and Bluewater Lakes via channel. Located about 11 miles north of Grand Rapids.

Wabana Lake Map