Blue Lake
About Blue Lake
Blue Lake is a 54-acre lake near Aitkin in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 106 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 30 feet, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Blue Lake
- 54 acres, up to 106 feet deep, near Aitkin
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rainbow trout
- Average water clarity around 14.5 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 54 acres
- Max depth
- 106 ft
- Average depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 14.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 14 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 8
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Blue Lake?
Blue Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. It covers 54 acres and reaches 106 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Blue Lake?
Blue Lake covers 54 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 106 feet and its average depth is about 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Blue Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rainbow Trout. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Blue Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Blue Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Blue 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 Blue Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Blue Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.