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Elk
Clearwater County · Near Lake Itasca · DOW 15001000
303 ac
Surface Area
93 ft
Max Depth
13 ft
Water Clarity
4 mi
Shoreline
1 Public Access
This lake has 1 public access point for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
Weather
Fishing Forecast
Depth Map
Highlights
Crystal clear water (13 ft visibility) makes this a standout for swimming and snorkeling
93 feet at its deepest with plenty of structure for fish to hold in summer
Excellent fishing diversity with Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskellunge all present
Great panfish lake with yellow perch and bluegill and black crappie. Solid pick for family fishing
Size Distribution
2025 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
Small for speciesLarge for species
25″
Juveniles sampled — size data unavailable
50″
35″
12″
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10″
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Elk is a 303-acre lake located in Clearwater County, Minnesota near Lake Itasca. It has a maximum depth of 93 feet and a mean depth of 32 feet. Known for Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2025.