Anderson Lake
About Anderson Lake
Anderson Lake is a 295-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 110 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 30 feet, and has roughly 7 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2004.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Anderson Lake
- 295 acres, up to 110 feet deep, near Bigfork
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 295 acres
- Max depth
- 110 ft
- Average depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 71 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.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2004
- 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 Anderson Lake?
Anderson Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bigfork. It covers 295 acres and reaches 110 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Anderson Lake?
Anderson Lake covers 295 acres with about 7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 110 feet and its average depth is about 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Anderson Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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 Anderson Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Anderson Lake.
Can you swim at Anderson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Anderson 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 Anderson Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Anderson Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.