Bluebill Lake
About Bluebill Lake
Bluebill Lake is a 148-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 14 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Bluebill Lake
- 148 acres, up to 14 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: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 148 acres
- Max depth
- 14 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 148 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
- 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- 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 Bluebill Lake?
Bluebill Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 148 acres and reaches 14 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bluebill Lake?
Bluebill Lake covers 148 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 14 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bluebill Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, 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 Bluebill Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Bluebill Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bluebill 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 Bluebill Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Bluebill Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.