Lake Itasca
Clearwater County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Itasca.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Itasca, MN
- How big is Lake Itasca?
- How deep is Lake Itasca?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Itasca?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Itasca area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Itasca?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Itasca?
- What are the fishing regulations for Lake Itasca?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Itasca?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Itasca?
How big is Lake Itasca?
How deep is Lake Itasca?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Itasca?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Northern Redbelly Dace, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Lake Itasca area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Itasca?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Itasca?
What are the fishing regulations for Lake Itasca?
There are specific fishing regulations Lake Itasca that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in the deepest basin on Itasca Lake on July 31, 2023, to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Based on the profile, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 13 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 26 feet, which was just below the thermocline, at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 9.6?C (49.3?F).
TDO3 values cooler than 21.5?C indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for Cisco. Dissolved oxygen concentrations below the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for Cisco was available across a range of depths at the time of sampling during the summer of 2023. Data collected in 1960-2020 indicates marginal oxythermal habitat across years, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2008. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore experience higher levels of stress.
Are there any state parks near Lake Itasca?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Itasca...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Elk Lake | 2.1 mi | 303 | 93 ft |
| Bohall Lake | 2.3 mi | 25 | |
| Allen Lake | 2.4 mi | 15 | |
| Mary Lake | 2.6 mi | 54 | 41 ft |
| Clarke Lake | 2.7 mi | 47 | |
| Deer Park Lake | 2.8 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 20 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 10 | |
| Hays Lake | 3.0 mi | 10 | |
| Myrtle Lake | 3.1 mi | 17 |
