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Elm Island
Aitkin County · Near Aitkin · DOW 01012300
520 ac
Surface Area
25 ft
Max Depth
6 ft
Water Clarity
8 mi
Shoreline
1 Public Access
This lake has 1 public access point for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
Weather
Fishing Forecast
Depth Map
Highlights
Clear water with good visibility, nice for swimming and watching fish off the dock
Excellent fishing diversity with Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye all present
In the heart of lake country near Aitkin in the Brainerd Lakes region
Size Distribution
2025 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
Small for speciesLarge for species
34″
Juveniles sampled — size data unavailable
Below avgAverageAbove avg
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Elm Island is a 520-acre lake located in Aitkin County, Minnesota near Aitkin. It has a maximum depth of 25 feet and a mean depth of 9 feet. Known for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2025.