Carlson Lake
About Carlson Lake
Carlson Lake is an 188-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 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 Carlson Lake
- 188 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Grand Rapids
- 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
- 188 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 188 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 Carlson Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carlson Lake?
Carlson Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. It covers 188 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Carlson Lake?
Carlson Lake covers 188 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Carlson Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Carlson Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Carlson Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Carlson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Carlson 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.