Lower Panasa Lake
About Lower Panasa Lake
Lower Panasa Lake is a 248-acre lake near Calumet in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Lower Panasa Lake
- 248 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Calumet
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 4.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 248 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 169 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.
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Lower Panasa Lake?
Lower Panasa Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Calumet. It covers 248 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lower Panasa Lake?
Lower Panasa Lake covers 248 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lower Panasa Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lower Panasa Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Lower Panasa Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lower Panasa 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 Lower Panasa Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lower Panasa Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.