Little Vanose Lake
About Little Vanose Lake
Little Vanose Lake is a 143-acre lake near Bejou in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, largemouth bass, 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 2017.
There are 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Little Vanose Lake
- 143 acres, up to 28 feet deep, near Bejou
- 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 143 acres
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 131 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
- 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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 Little Vanose Lake?
Little Vanose Lake is in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, near Bejou. It covers 143 acres and reaches 28 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Vanose Lake?
Little Vanose Lake covers 143 acres with about 2.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 28 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Vanose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Vanose Lake?
Yes. Little Vanose Lake has 2 public boat launches (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Vanose Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Vanose 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 Little Vanose Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Little Vanose Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.