Bower Lake
About Bower Lake
Bower Lake is a 93-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 20 feet, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Bower Lake
- 93 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Nashwauk
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 7.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 93 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Average depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 39 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 (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- 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 Bower Lake?
Bower Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. It covers 93 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bower Lake?
Bower Lake covers 93 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet and its average depth is about 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bower Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Bower Lake?
Yes. Bower Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Bower Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bower 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 Bower Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Bower Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.