---
type: lake
name: "North Tamarack Lake"
county: "Becker"
nearest_town: "Rochert"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1442
max_depth_ft: 17
latitude: 46.92944
longitude: -95.67132
lake_score: 56
dnr_lake_id: "03024102"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/north-tamarack-lake
---

# North Tamarack Lake

Lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Rochert

- **Surface Area**: 1,442 acres
- **Max Depth**: 17 ft
- **Shoreline**: 12.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 56/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

North Tamarack Lake is a 1,442-acre lake near Rochert in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 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. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Fish & Wildlife Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Cotton Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/cotton-lake) - 3.5 miles, 1,763 acres
- [Rock Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/rock-lake) - 3.9 miles, 1,196 acres
- [Height of Land Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/height-of-land-lake) - 4 miles, 3,795 acres
- [Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/rice-lake) - 4.5 miles, 231 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/pickerel-lake) - 4.6 miles, 361 acres
- [Perch Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/perch-lake) - 5.8 miles, 48 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.92944,-95.67132)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=03024102)
- [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/north-tamarack-lake)*