Buck Lake
About Buck Lake
Buck Lake is a 360-acre lake near Pennington in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Buck Lake
- 360 acres, up to 40 feet deep, near Pennington
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 10 feet
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 360 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 5 mi
- Water clarity
- 10 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 68 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Buck Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buck Lake?
Buck Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Pennington. It covers 360 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Buck Lake?
Buck Lake covers 360 acres with about 5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet.
What fish can you catch at Buck Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Buck Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Buck Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Buck Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Buck 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.
Are there special fishing regulations on Buck Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
Does Buck Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Buck Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.