Beatrice Lake
About Beatrice Lake
Beatrice Lake is a 124-acre lake near Side Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 20, based on 32 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Beatrice Lake
- 124 acres, up to 29 feet deep, near Side Lake
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 124 acres
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 73 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 (concrete)
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
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 20
- Years of record
- 32
- Earliest
- March 25, 2012
- Latest
- May 10, 2013
- 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 Beatrice Lake?
Beatrice Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Side Lake. It covers 124 acres and reaches 29 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Beatrice Lake?
Beatrice Lake covers 124 acres with about 4.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 29 feet.
What fish can you catch at Beatrice Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Beatrice Lake?
Yes. Beatrice Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Beatrice Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Beatrice 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 Beatrice Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Beatrice Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Beatrice Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 20, from 32 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 25, 2012 and the latest is May 10, 2013.