Section Ten Lake
About Section Ten Lake
Section Ten Lake is a 436-acre lake near Aitkin in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Section Ten Lake
- 436 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Aitkin
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6.6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 436 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Average depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 412 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Section Ten Lake?
Section Ten Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. It covers 436 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Section Ten Lake?
Section Ten Lake covers 436 acres with about 4.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet and its average depth is about 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Section Ten Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Section Ten Lake?
Yes. Section Ten Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Section Ten Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Section Ten 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 Section Ten Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Section Ten Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.