Burns Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Pennington. DNR lake ID 04000100.
Burns Lake is a 131-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Pennington. Its deepest point reaches 13 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.0 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 | 04000100 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Pennington |
| Surface area | 131 acres |
| Maximum depth | 13 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.0 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 4.0 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
- Tower Lake 0.8 mi, Itasca County
- Kenogama Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Popple Lake 3.3 mi, Beltrami County
- Raven Lake 4.3 mi, Itasca County
- Kitchi Lake 4.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Moose Lake 4.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Pug Hole Lake 4.9 mi, Beltrami County
- Rabbits Lake 5.2 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Burns Lake
How deep is Burns Lake?
Burns Lake reaches a maximum depth of 13 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Burns Lake?
Burns Lake covers about 131 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Burns Lake?
Summer water clarity on Burns Lake averages 4.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Burns Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Burns 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 Burns Lake?
Homes on Burns 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 Burns Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Burns Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Burns Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Burns Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Burns 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 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.