Big LaSalle Lake
About Big LaSalle Lake
Big LaSalle Lake is a 235-acre lake near Lake Itasca in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 24, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Big LaSalle Lake
- 235 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Lake Itasca
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 235 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 40 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 (gravel or earth)
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
- 14
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 24
- Years of record
- 9
- Earliest
- April 15, 1992
- Latest
- May 6, 1996
- 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 Big LaSalle Lake?
Big LaSalle Lake is in Clearwater County, Minnesota, near Lake Itasca. It covers 235 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big LaSalle Lake?
Big LaSalle Lake covers 235 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big LaSalle 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 Big LaSalle Lake?
Yes. Big LaSalle Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Big LaSalle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big LaSalle 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 Big LaSalle Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Big LaSalle Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Big LaSalle Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 24, from 9 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 15, 1992 and the latest is May 6, 1996.