Bay
Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Jacobson. DNR lake ID 01004900.
Bay is a 35.2-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Jacobson. Its deepest point reaches 36 ft, and about 67% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 9.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 01004900 |
|---|---|
| County | Aitkin County, near Jacobson |
| Surface area | 35.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 36 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 67% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 9.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 9.1 ft.
Fishing on Bay
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1984 (42 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 11.0 | 4.5 to 11.3 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.5 | 2.5 to 24.8 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.6 | 0.5 to 5.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 10.4 | 1.7 to 10.3 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Blackface Lake 1.8 mi, Aitkin County
- Ball Bluff Lake 2.6 mi, Aitkin County
- Little Ball Bluff Lake 2.8 mi, Aitkin County
- Boot Lake 3.0 mi, Aitkin County
- Cutaway Lake 3.4 mi, Aitkin County
- Wakefield Lake 3.7 mi, Aitkin County
- Hay Lake 4.0 mi, Aitkin County
- Savanna Lake 4.8 mi, Aitkin County
Questions about Bay
How deep is Bay?
Bay reaches a maximum depth of 36 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 67% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Bay?
Bay covers about 35.2 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
How clear is Bay?
Summer water clarity on Bay averages 9.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Bay have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Bay is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Bay?
Homes on Bay come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Bay and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Bay?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 67% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 9.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Bay?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Bay in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Bay
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Aitkin County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1984), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.