Bartlet Lake
About Bartlet Lake
Bartlet Lake is an 119-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 4 feet, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Bartlet Lake
- 119 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Bigfork
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 119 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Average depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 119 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Bartlet Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bartlet Lake?
Bartlet Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bigfork. It covers 119 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bartlet Lake?
Bartlet Lake covers 119 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet and its average depth is about 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bartlet Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Bartlet Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Bartlet Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Bartlet Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bartlet 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.