Ozawindib Lake

Details

DNR lake ID

15000500

County

Clearwater

Surface area

159 acres

Maximum depth

80 feet

Shallow water (littoral) area

63 acres, 40% of the lake

Shoreline

4.1 miles

Average water clarity

14.3 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)

Nearest town (DNR)

Lake Itasca

Latest DNR fish survey

August 2025, targeted survey

Surveys on record

11, since 1972

Fish species recorded

black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 12 other species

Ozawindib Lake Public Water Access Site

trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 5 trailer spaces, toilet, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Special regulation

Black and White Crappie: Daily limit five.

Special regulation

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.

Fish consumption

Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested

Size

100 to 499 acres

Deepest point

60 feet or more

Public access

Yes

Sources

• Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
  Checked September 24, 2026
• Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites
  Checked September 24, 2026

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.