Walters Lake
About Walters Lake
Walters Lake is a 127-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 19 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 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. Kelly Lake Dispersed Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Walters Lake
- 127 acres, up to 19 feet deep, near Bigfork
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Camping close to the water at Kelly Lake Dispersed Campground
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 127 acres
- Max depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 102 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
- Camping: Kelly Lake Dispersed Campground
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
Kelly Lake Dispersed Campground is mapped on or near Walters Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walters Lake?
Walters Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bigfork. It covers 127 acres and reaches 19 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Walters Lake?
Walters Lake covers 127 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 19 feet.
What fish can you catch at Walters Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Walters Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Walters Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Walters Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Walters 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.
Can you camp at Walters Lake?
Yes. Kelly Lake Dispersed Campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.