Big Dick Lake
About Big Dick Lake
Big Dick Lake is a 260-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2008.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Big Dick Lake
- 260 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Marcell
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 10.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 260 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.5 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 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2008
- 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 Big Dick Lake?
Big Dick Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 260 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Dick Lake?
Big Dick Lake covers 260 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Dick Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Big Dick Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Big Dick Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Dick 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 Big Dick Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Big Dick Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.