---
type: lake
name: "Many Point Lake"
county: "Becker"
nearest_town: "Ponsford"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1701
max_depth_ft: 92
latitude: 47.07765
longitude: -95.53839
lake_score: 81
dnr_lake_id: "03015800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/many-point-lake
---

# Many Point Lake

Lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Ponsford

- **Surface Area**: 1,701 acres
- **Max Depth**: 92 ft
- **Shoreline**: 12.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 81/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Many Point Lake is a 1,701-acre lake near Ponsford in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 92 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.6 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2023.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface). OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. Many Point Scout Camp is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Not recorded
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 16
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Many Point Scout Camp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Lake Sturgeon, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Bowfin, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Little Bemidji Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/little-bemidji-lake) - 1.8 miles, 293 acres
- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/round-lake) - 2.8 miles, 1,094 acres
- [Elbow Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/elbow-lake) - 3.3 miles, 995 acres
- [Pike Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/pike-lake) - 3.3 miles, 124 acres
- [Waboose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/waboose-lake) - 4.1 miles, 232 acres
- [Ice Cracking Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/ice-cracking-lake) - 4.7 miles, 345 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.07765,-95.53839)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=03015800)
- [All lakes in Becker County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/many-point-lake)*