Beauty Lake
About Beauty Lake
Beauty Lake is a 216-acre lake near Goodland in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 31 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Beauty Lake
- 216 acres, up to 31 feet deep, near Goodland
- 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 pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 216 acres
- Max depth
- 31 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 152 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
- 10
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2015
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Goodland. It covers 216 acres and reaches 31 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake covers 216 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 31 feet.
What fish can you catch at Beauty Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Beauty Lake?
Yes. Beauty Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Beauty Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Beauty 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 Beauty Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Beauty Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.