---
type: lake
name: "Blandin Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Grand Rapids"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 490
max_depth_ft: 38
latitude: 47.2376
longitude: -93.55829
lake_score: 74
dnr_lake_id: "31053300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/blandin-lake
---

# Blandin Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids

- **Surface Area**: 490 acres
- **Max Depth**: 38 ft
- **Shoreline**: 12.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 11.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 74/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Blandin Lake is a 490-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2023.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and city. OpenStreetMap shows Blandin Beach on or beside the lake. Itasca County Fairgrouds Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground

### Beaches

- Blandin Beach

### Campgrounds

- Itasca County Fairgrouds Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Bowfin, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Hale Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/hale-lake) - 0.8 miles, 130 acres
- [McKinney Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/mckinney-lake) - 1.7 miles, 106 acres
- [Horseshoe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/horseshoe-lake-grand-rapids) - 2 miles, 142 acres
- [Little Jay Gould Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-jay-gould-lake) - 2.5 miles, 150 acres
- [Tioga Mine Pit](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/tioga-mine-pit) - 2.9 miles, 49 acres
- [Pokegama Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/pokegama-lake) - 3.5 miles, 6,721 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.2376,-93.55829)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31053300)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/blandin-lake)*