Barrs Lake
About Barrs Lake
Barrs Lake is a 125-acre lake near Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 23 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 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 2009.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Barrs Lake
- 125 acres, up to 23 feet deep, near Duluth
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 125 acres
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 98 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2009
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Barrs Lake?
Barrs Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Duluth. It covers 125 acres and reaches 23 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Barrs Lake?
Barrs Lake covers 125 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 23 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Barrs Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Barrs Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Barrs Lake.
Can you swim at Barrs Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Barrs 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 Barrs Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Barrs Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.