Previs Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Hill City. DNR lake ID 01014100.
Previs Lake is a 16.8-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Hill City. Its deepest point reaches 14 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.5 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 | 01014100 |
|---|---|
| County | Aitkin County, near Hill City |
| Surface area | 16.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 14 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.5 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 4.5 ft.
Fishing on Previs Lake
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 |
|---|
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
- Hill Lake 0.9 mi, Aitkin County
- Chamberlin Lake 1.8 mi, Aitkin County
- Maple Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Dinner Pail Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Bible Lake 2.7 mi, Aitkin County
- Mountain Ash Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Taylor Lake 3.5 mi, Aitkin County
- Split Hand Lake 5.5 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Previs Lake
How deep is Previs Lake?
Previs Lake reaches a maximum depth of 14 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Previs Lake?
Previs Lake covers about 16.8 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
How clear is Previs Lake?
Summer water clarity on Previs Lake averages 4.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Previs Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Previs Lake 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 Previs Lake?
Homes on Previs Lake 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 Previs Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Previs Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Previs Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Previs Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Previs Lake
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.