Stump Lake
About Stump Lake
Stump Lake is a 323-acre lake near Bemidji in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
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 starry stonewort and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Stump Lake
- 323 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Bemidji
- 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, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 11 feet
- Listed as infested with starry stonewort and 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
- 323 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 9.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 11 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 235 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
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- April 23, 2019
- Latest
- May 7, 2022
- Most recent
- May 7, 2022
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 Stump Lake?
Stump Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Bemidji. It covers 323 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Stump Lake?
Stump Lake covers 323 acres with about 9.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Stump Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Stump Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Stump Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Stump 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 Stump Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Stump Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Stump Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 23, 2019 and the latest is May 7, 2022.
Does Stump Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Stump 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.