Bello Lake
About Bello Lake
Bello Lake is a 527-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 58 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Bello Lake
- 527 acres, up to 58 feet deep, near Marcell
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — 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 12.1 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 527 acres
- Max depth
- 58 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 251 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
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- 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 Bello Lake?
Bello Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 527 acres and reaches 58 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bello Lake?
Bello Lake covers 527 acres with about 8.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 58 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bello 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 Bello Lake?
Yes. Bello Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Bello Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bello 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 Bello Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Bello Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.