---
type: lake
name: "Lake Bemidji"
county: "Beltrami"
nearest_town: "Lavinia (Beltrami)"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 6596
max_depth_ft: 76
latitude: 47.50331
longitude: -94.84779
lake_score: 82
dnr_lake_id: "04013002"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/lake-bemidji
---

# Lake Bemidji

Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Lavinia (Beltrami)

- **Surface Area**: 6,596 acres
- **Max Depth**: 76 ft
- **Average Depth**: 34 ft
- **Shoreline**: 14.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 6 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 82/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Bemidji is a 6,596-acre lake near Lavinia (Beltrami) in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 76 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 34 feet, and has roughly 14.7 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 62 Beltrami County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.2 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 2022.

There are 6 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the city, Minnesota DNR, and township. OpenStreetMap shows Diamond Point Beach and South Shore Beach on or beside the lake. Bass Creek and Lake Bemidji State Park Campground are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with starry stonewort and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 6 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city, Minnesota DNR, township
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

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

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground, Fishing Pier, Picnic Area, Marina

### Beaches

- Diamond Point Beach
- South Shore Beach

### Campgrounds

- Bass Creek
- Lake Bemidji State Park Campground
- Lavinia

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Bowfin, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

starry stonewort, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Irving](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/lake-irving) - 3.4 miles, 662 acres
- [Big Bass Lake (East Basin)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/big-bass-lake-east-basin) - 3.6 miles, 337 acres
- [Little Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/little-bass-lake) - 3.7 miles, 363 acres
- [Stump Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/stump-lake) - 4.6 miles, 323 acres
- [Marquette Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/marquette-lake) - 5.8 miles, 528 acres
- [Movil Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/movil-lake) - 6 miles, 855 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.50331,-94.84779)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=04013002)
- [All lakes in Beltrami County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/lake-bemidji)*