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Smith Lake

Public access

Smith Lake is a 43-acre lake in Itasca County, 25 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2011. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31054700
County
Itasca
Surface area
43 acres
Maximum depth
25 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
36 acres, 83% of the lake
Shoreline
1.4 miles
Average water clarity
7.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
June 2011, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1981
Game fish caught in the 2011 survey
northern pike 29, bluegill 18, hybrid sunfish 4, pumpkinseed 2, yellow perch 2, walleye 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 5 other species
Smith Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 3 trailer spaces, run by Itasca County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
15 to 29 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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