Little Ball Club Lake
About Little Ball Club Lake
Little Ball Club Lake is an 185-acre lake near Deer River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 16 feet, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Little Ball Club Lake
- 185 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Deer River
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 185 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Average depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 83 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)
Best For
- 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
- 12
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Ball Club Lake?
Little Ball Club Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Deer River. It covers 185 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Ball Club Lake?
Little Ball Club Lake covers 185 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet and its average depth is about 16 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Ball Club Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Ball Club Lake?
Yes. Little Ball Club Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Ball Club Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Ball Club 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 Little Ball Club Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Ball Club Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.