Gay Bow Lake
Becker County, Minnesota, near White Earth. DNR lake ID 03045400.
Gay Bow Lake is a 128-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near White Earth. Summer water clarity averages 8.3 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 | 03045400 |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County, near White Earth |
| Surface area | 128 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.3 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 8.3 ft.
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
- Onion Lake 0.9 mi, Becker County
- Net Lake 1.5 mi, Becker County
- Mission Lake 2.7 mi, Becker County
- Bass Lake 3.0 mi, Becker County
- Birch Lake 3.0 mi, Becker County
- White Earth Lake 3.1 mi, Becker County
- Little Bass Lake 3.5 mi, Becker County
- Big Sugar Bush Lake 4.6 mi, Becker County
Questions about Gay Bow Lake
How big is Gay Bow Lake?
Gay Bow Lake covers about 128 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
How clear is Gay Bow Lake?
Summer water clarity on Gay Bow Lake averages 8.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Gay Bow Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Gay Bow 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 Gay Bow Lake?
Homes on Gay Bow 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 Gay Bow Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Gay Bow Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 8.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Gay Bow Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Gay Bow Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Gay Bow Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Becker County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), 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.