Pimushe Lake
About Pimushe Lake
Pimushe Lake is a 1,230-acre lake near Pennington in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 17.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. The lake is listed as infested with starry stonewort and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Pimushe Lake
- 1,230 acres, up to 40 feet deep, near Pennington
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 7.9 feet
- Listed as infested with starry stonewort and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,230 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 17.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 654 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 22
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 25, 2012
- Latest
- May 20, 2004
- Most recent
- May 1, 2018
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pimushe Lake?
Pimushe Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Pennington. It covers 1,230 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pimushe Lake?
Pimushe Lake covers 1,230 acres with about 17.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pimushe Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pimushe Lake?
Yes. Pimushe Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Pimushe Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pimushe 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 Pimushe Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pimushe Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pimushe Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Pimushe Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 25, 2012 and the latest is May 20, 2004.
Does Pimushe Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Pimushe Lake as infested with starry stonewort and zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.