Burrows Lake
About Burrows Lake
Burrows Lake is a 306-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 20, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Burrows Lake
- 306 acres, up to 38 feet deep, near Marcell
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 9.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 306 acres
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 227 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)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 20
- Years of record
- 13
- Earliest
- April 10, 2017
- Latest
- May 9, 2013
- Most recent
- April 24, 2020
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 Burrows Lake?
Burrows Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 306 acres and reaches 38 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Burrows Lake?
Burrows Lake covers 306 acres with about 6.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 38 feet.
What fish can you catch at Burrows Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Burrows Lake?
Yes. Burrows Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Burrows Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Burrows 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 Burrows Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Burrows Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Burrows Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 20, from 13 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 10, 2017 and the latest is May 9, 2013.