Bullhead Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Kelliher. DNR lake ID 04002800.
Bullhead Lake is a 36.4-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Kelliher. Its deepest point reaches 17 ft, and about 96% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.8 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 | 04002800 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Kelliher |
| Surface area | 36.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 17 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 96% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 2025: clarity 7.8 ft.
Fishing on Bullhead Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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
- Bullhead Lake: 1 gravel launch ramp, 10 trailer spaces. In the town of Kelliher, take 4th St E to Bullhead Lake Access Road Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Island Lake 13.3 mi, Itasca County
- Bergville Lake 14.0 mi, Itasca County
- Welch Lake 15.1 mi, Itasca County
- Moose Lake 15.2 mi, Itasca County
- Shallow Pond 16.2 mi, Itasca County
- Hendrickson Lake 16.6 mi, Itasca County
- Blackduck Lake 17.0 mi, Beltrami County
- Wagner Lake 17.0 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Bullhead Lake
How deep is Bullhead Lake?
Bullhead Lake reaches a maximum depth of 17 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 96% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Bullhead Lake?
Bullhead Lake covers about 36.4 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Bullhead Lake?
Summer water clarity on Bullhead Lake averages 7.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Bullhead Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Bullhead 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.
Where is the public boat access on Bullhead Lake?
Bullhead Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Bullhead Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Bullhead Lake?
Homes on Bullhead 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 Bullhead Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Bullhead Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 96% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Bullhead Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Bullhead Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Bullhead Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Beltrami County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), 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.