Burnt Shanty Lake
About Burnt Shanty Lake
Burnt Shanty Lake is a 198-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 5.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 19 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Burnt Shanty Lake
- 198 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Marcell
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 19 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 198 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 19 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 127 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
- 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 17
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- March 17, 2024
- Latest
- May 3, 2008
- Most recent
- March 17, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Shanty Lake?
Burnt Shanty Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 198 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Burnt Shanty Lake?
Burnt Shanty Lake covers 198 acres with about 5.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Burnt Shanty Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, 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 Burnt Shanty Lake?
Yes. Burnt Shanty Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Burnt Shanty Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Burnt 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.
Is Burnt Shanty Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Burnt Shanty Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Burnt Shanty Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 17, 2024 and the latest is May 3, 2008.