Trout Lake vs Blandin Lake
Two of the top-scoring lakes in Itasca County, Minnesota, side by side.
Trout Lake is the larger of the two at 1,862 acres against 490 for Blandin Lake. On our rankings, Trout Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Blandin Lake comes out ahead for swimming, Trout Lake comes out ahead for boating, Blandin Lake comes out ahead for camping, Blandin Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Trout Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.
| Measure | Trout Lake | Blandin Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Score | 75 / 100 | 74 / 100 |
| Nearest town | Coleraine | Grand Rapids |
| Surface area | 1,862 acres | 490 acres |
| Max depth | 135 ft | 38 ft |
| Shoreline | 13.9 mi | 12.3 mi |
| Water clarity | 16.2 ft | 11.5 ft |
| Public access | 4 public boat launches (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 15 | 13 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | 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 | flowering rush, zebra mussel | zebra mussel |
Which lake is better for…
- FishingTrout Lake
- SwimmingBlandin Lake
- BoatingTrout Lake
- CampingBlandin Lake
- PaddlingBlandin Lake
- Ice FishingTrout Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Trout Lake or Blandin Lake?
Trout Lake is bigger at 1,862 acres; Blandin Lake covers 490 acres.
Which is deeper, Trout Lake or Blandin Lake?
Trout Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 135 feet against 38 feet.
Is Trout Lake or Blandin Lake better for fishing?
Trout Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Trout Lake lists 15 species and Blandin Lake lists 13.