Siseebakwet Lake
About Siseebakwet Lake
Siseebakwet Lake is a 1,210-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 105 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 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.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 50 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Siseebakwet Lake
- 1,210 acres, up to 105 feet deep, near Grand Rapids
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 13.3 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,210 acres
- Max depth
- 105 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 13.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 292 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 11
- Game fish
- 10
- Stocked
- Yes
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 50
- Earliest
- April 5, 2000
- Latest
- May 13, 1996
- Most recent
- May 8, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Siseebakwet Lake?
Siseebakwet Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. It covers 1,210 acres and reaches 105 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Siseebakwet Lake?
Siseebakwet Lake covers 1,210 acres with about 5.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 105 feet.
What fish can you catch at Siseebakwet Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, and Tullibee (Cisco) and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Siseebakwet Lake?
Yes. Siseebakwet Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Siseebakwet Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Siseebakwet 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 Siseebakwet Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Siseebakwet Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Siseebakwet Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 50 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 5, 2000 and the latest is May 13, 1996.