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type: compare
title: "North Star Lake vs Blandin Lake"
county: "Itasca"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/north-star-lake-vs-blandin-lake
---

# North Star Lake vs Blandin Lake

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

| | [North Star Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/north-star-lake) | [Blandin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/blandin-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Nearest town | Marcell | Grand Rapids |
| Surface area | 832 acres | 490 acres |
| Max depth | 90 ft | 38 ft |
| Shoreline | 10.2 mi | 12.3 mi |
| Water clarity | 14.6 ft | 11.5 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 13 | 13 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | No | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/north-star-lake-vs-blandin-lake)*