Blind Lake
About Blind Lake
Blind Lake is a 304-acre lake near Pine Knoll in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2026.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Blind Lake
- 304 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Pine Knoll
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 6.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 304 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 317 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2026
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blind Lake?
Blind Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Pine Knoll. It covers 304 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Blind Lake?
Blind Lake covers 304 acres with about 4.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Blind Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Blind Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Blind Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Blind Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Blind Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Blind Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.