Raddison Lake
About Raddison Lake
Raddison Lake is a 204-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2002.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Raddison Lake
- 204 acres, up to 40 feet deep, near Bigfork
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 204 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 73 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2002
- 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 Raddison Lake?
Raddison Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bigfork. It covers 204 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Raddison Lake?
Raddison Lake covers 204 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet.
What fish can you catch at Raddison Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Raddison Lake?
Yes. Raddison Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Raddison Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Raddison 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 Raddison Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Raddison Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.