Big Sucker Lake
About Big Sucker Lake
Big Sucker Lake is a 259-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 20 feet, and has roughly 3.8 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 2019.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Big Sucker Lake
- 259 acres, up to 36 feet deep, near Nashwauk
- 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
- 259 acres
- Max depth
- 36 ft
- Average depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 138 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
- 2019
- 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 Big Sucker Lake?
Big Sucker Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. It covers 259 acres and reaches 36 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Sucker Lake?
Big Sucker Lake covers 259 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 36 feet and its average depth is about 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Sucker 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 Big Sucker Lake?
Yes. Big Sucker Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Big Sucker Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Sucker 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 Sucker Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Big Sucker Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.