---
type: lake
name: "Trestle Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Talmoon"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 111
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 47.72095
longitude: -93.84395
lake_score: 66
dnr_lake_id: "31080300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/trestle-lake
---

# Trestle Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Talmoon

- **Surface Area**: 111 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 15 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 66/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Trestle Lake is an 111-acre lake near Talmoon in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Hybrid Sunfish

## Nearby Lakes

- [Arrowhead Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/arrowhead-lake) - 1.6 miles, 138 acres
- [Crooked Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/crooked-lake-spring-lake-itasca) - 2.9 miles, 104 acres
- [Gunderson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/gunderson-lake) - 3.1 miles, 183 acres
- [East Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/east-lake-spring-lake-itasca) - 3.1 miles, 111 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/long-lake-spring-lake-itasca) - 4.2 miles, 155 acres
- [La Croix Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/la-croix-lake) - 4.4 miles, 142 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.72095,-93.84395)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31080300)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/trestle-lake)*