Big Too Much Lake
About Big Too Much Lake
Big Too Much Lake is a 292-acre lake near Talmoon in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 95 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Big Too Much Lake
- 292 acres, up to 95 feet deep, near Talmoon
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 14 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 292 acres
- Max depth
- 95 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 14 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 56 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
- 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
- 11
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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 Too Much Lake?
Big Too Much Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Talmoon. It covers 292 acres and reaches 95 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Too Much Lake?
Big Too Much Lake covers 292 acres with about 5.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 95 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Too Much 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 Big Too Much Lake?
Yes. Big Too Much Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Big Too Much Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Too Much 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 Too Much Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Big Too Much Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.