Puposky Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Puposky. DNR lake ID 04019800.
Puposky Lake is a 2,177-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Puposky. Its deepest point reaches 20 ft, and about 93% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.8 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 | 04019800 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Puposky |
| Surface area | 2,177 acres |
| Maximum depth | 20 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 93% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 2 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 4.8 ft.
Fishing on Puposky Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1986 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 7.0 | 1.2 to 7.8 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 24.0 | 3.0 to 22.5 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 9.0 | 0.3 to 2.6 |
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
- Puposky (north): 1 concrete slab launch ramp. From Bemidji go W on Hwy 2, then N on Co Rd 89, then E on 603, then N on Bog Lake Road then E on Mud Lake Rd to Lake Directions
- Puposky Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 1 mi N of Puposky on Cnty Rd 26 then W on Twp Rd to SE shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Julia Lake 2.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Boston Lake 2.9 mi, Beltrami County
- Long Lake 3.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Larson Lake 3.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Little Turtle Lake 4.0 mi, Beltrami County
- Campbell Lake 4.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Deer Lake 4.9 mi, Beltrami County
- Ten Mile Lake 5.2 mi, Beltrami County
Questions about Puposky Lake
How deep is Puposky Lake?
Puposky Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 93% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Puposky Lake?
Puposky Lake covers about 2,177 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Puposky Lake?
Summer water clarity on Puposky Lake averages 4.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Puposky Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Puposky 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 Puposky Lake?
Puposky Lake has 2 public water access sites on DNR record: Puposky (north); Puposky Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Puposky Lake?
Homes on Puposky 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 Puposky Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Puposky Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 93% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Puposky Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Puposky Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Puposky 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 1986), 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.