---
type: lake
name: "Blind Lake"
county: "Aitkin"
nearest_town: "Pine Knoll"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 304
max_depth_ft: 17
latitude: 46.65004
longitude: -93.7467
lake_score: 46
dnr_lake_id: "01018800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/aitkin-county/blind-lake
---

# Blind Lake

Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Pine Knoll

- **Surface Area**: 304 acres
- **Max Depth**: 17 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Public access on record
- **Lake Score**: 46/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

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.

## Access

- **Public access**: Public access on record
- **Managed by**: Not recorded
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2026
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling

## Amenities

None on record

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Stark Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/stark-lake) - 3.2 miles, 217 acres
- [Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/twin-lake) - 3.7 miles, 79 acres
- [Ross Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/ross-lake) - 4.4 miles, 492 acres
- [Nelson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/nelson-lake) - 5 miles, 319 acres
- [Moulton Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/aitkin-county/moulton-lake) - 5.5 miles, 258 acres
- [Upper Dean Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/upper-dean-lake) - 6.5 miles, 259 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.65004,-93.7467)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=01018800)
- [All lakes in Aitkin County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/aitkin-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/aitkin-county/blind-lake)*