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type: compare
title: "Lake Bemidji vs Upper Red Lake"
county: "Beltrami"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-bemidji-vs-upper-red-lake
---

# Lake Bemidji vs Upper Red Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Beltrami County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lake Bemidji](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/lake-bemidji) | [Upper Red Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/upper-red-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 82/100 | 76/100 |
| Nearest town | Lavinia (Beltrami) | Waskish |
| Surface area | 6,596 acres | 119,294 acres |
| Max depth | 76 ft | 15 ft |
| Shoreline | 14.7 mi | 59.2 mi |
| Water clarity | 7.2 ft | — |
| Public access | 6 public boat launches (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 14 | 14 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | starry stonewort, zebra mussel | starry stonewort |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-bemidji-vs-upper-red-lake)*