Sissabagamah Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. DNR lake ID 01012900.
Sissabagamah Lake is a 405.8-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Aitkin. Its deepest point reaches 37 ft, and about 54% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 9.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 01012900 |
|---|---|
| County | Aitkin County, near Aitkin |
| Surface area | 405.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 37 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 54% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 9.6 ft through 2018 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 34.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 10.4 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2018: clarity 9.6 ft, phosphorus 34.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 10.4 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Sissabagamah Lake rates as eutrophic.
Fishing on Sissabagamah Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2019 (7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 1.56 | 0.5 to 3.0 |
| Northern pike | gill | 5.89 | 4.8 to 12.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.89 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 5.33 | 1.0 to 4.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.33 | 0.8 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 6.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 6.33 | 8.3 to 50.1 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 3.67 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.22 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.44 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.56 | 2.8 to 10.3 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 0.44 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.22 | n/a |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 24.0 in (2019), Largemouth bass 15.0 in (2019), Northern pike 34.0 in (2019).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
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
- Sissabagamah Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 18 trailer spaces. East of Aitkin on County Hwy 47, 5 miles Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Section Ten Lake 1.3 mi, Aitkin County
- Four Lake 1.4 mi, Aitkin County
- Hanson Lake 1.7 mi, Aitkin County
- Section Twelve Lake 1.9 mi, Aitkin County
- Nord Lake 2.4 mi, Aitkin County
- Sweetman Lake 3.0 mi, Aitkin County
- Elm Island Lake 3.3 mi, Aitkin County
- Raspberry Lake 3.3 mi, Aitkin County
Questions about Sissabagamah Lake
How deep is Sissabagamah Lake?
Sissabagamah Lake reaches a maximum depth of 37 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 54% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Sissabagamah Lake?
Sissabagamah Lake covers about 405.8 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
How clear is Sissabagamah Lake?
Summer water clarity on Sissabagamah Lake averages 9.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2018. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Sissabagamah Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Sissabagamah 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.
What fish are in Sissabagamah Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish in Sissabagamah Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2019.
Where is the public boat access on Sissabagamah Lake?
Sissabagamah Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Sissabagamah Lake.
How is the walleye population on Sissabagamah Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1999 to 2019, walleye numbers on Sissabagamah Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Sissabagamah Lake?
Homes on Sissabagamah 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 Sissabagamah Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Sissabagamah Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 54% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 9.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Sissabagamah Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Sissabagamah Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Sissabagamah Lake
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Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2019), 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.