Puposky Lake
About Puposky Lake
Puposky Lake is a 2,177-acre lake near Puposky in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 19.4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1986.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Puposky Lake
- 2,177 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Puposky
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 2,177 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 19.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 2,035 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.
Best For
- 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1986
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Puposky Lake?
Puposky Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Puposky. It covers 2,177 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Puposky Lake?
Puposky Lake covers 2,177 acres with about 19.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Puposky Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Puposky Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Puposky Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Puposky 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 Puposky Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Puposky Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.