Brush Shanty Lake
About Brush Shanty Lake
Brush Shanty Lake is a 149-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Brush Shanty Lake
- 149 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Bigfork
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 149 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 50 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Brush Shanty Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brush Shanty Lake?
Brush Shanty Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bigfork. It covers 149 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Brush Shanty Lake?
Brush Shanty Lake covers 149 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet.
What fish can you catch at Brush Shanty Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Brush Shanty Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Brush Shanty Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Brush Shanty Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Brush Shanty 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.