Blacksmith Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE

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- How big is Blacksmith Lake?
- How deep is Blacksmith Lake?
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- Are there places to stay in the Blacksmith Lake area?
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- Are there any state parks near Blacksmith Lake?
How big is Blacksmith Lake?
How deep is Blacksmith Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Blacksmith Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Blacksmith Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Blacksmith Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Blacksmith Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Blacksmith Lake is located twelve miles north of Park Rapids in central Hubbard County. Blacksmith Lake has a surface area of 38.5 acres, shoreline length of 1.36 miles, and a maximum depth of 45 feet. A county owned public access is located on the northwest corner of the lake. Blacksmith Lake is one of three lakes in the Park Rapids Management Area designated as a stream trout lake, specifically managed for Rainbow Trout, and stocked each fall with Rainbow Trout fingerlings. The other two lakes are Newman and Crappie Lakes.
Abundance of Rainbow Trout in 2021 was the highest ever recorded at Blacksmith Lake. Fish from the 2020 stocking were 7 to 11 inches and fish from the 2019 and 2018 stockings were 12 to 16 inches.
What is the average air temp for Blacksmith Lake?
Are there any state parks near Blacksmith Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Blacksmith Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Coal Lake | 0.4 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.6 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 | |
| Coon Lake | 1.8 mi | 72 | 69 ft |
| Sawyer Lake | 1.9 mi | 49 | |
| Pine Lake | 1.9 mi | 37 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 37 | |
| Birch Lake | 2.3 mi | 40 | |
| Frielund Lake | 2.4 mi | 17 | |
| Skunk Lake | 2.4 mi | 178 | 55 ft |



