Nose Lake
About Nose Lake
Nose Lake is an 114-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 47 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 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 Nose Lake
- 114 acres, up to 47 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
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 114 acres
- Max depth
- 47 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 31 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 Nose Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nose Lake?
Nose Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. It covers 114 acres and reaches 47 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Nose Lake?
Nose Lake covers 114 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 47 feet.
What fish can you catch at Nose Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Nose Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Nose Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Nose Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Nose 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.