Beauty Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. DNR lake ID 29029200.
Beauty Lake is a 55-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 53 ft, and about 12% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 21.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic 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 | 29029200 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Park Rapids |
| Surface area | 55 acres |
| Maximum depth | 53 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 12% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 21.5 ft through 2025 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Steady (2016 to 2025) |
| 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 21.5 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Beauty Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Beauty Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2011 (15 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 | 1.5 | 0.3 to 2.0 |
| Northern pike | gill | 17.0 | 2.0 to 8.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.5 | 1.5 to 18.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.5 | 0.5 to 4.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.11 | 1.0 to 6.1 |
| Bluegill | gill | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 22.11 | 7.9 to 37.7 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 9.0 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.44 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 5.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 3.67 | 1.1 to 4.7 |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 14.0 in (2011), Walleye 23.0 in (2011), Northern pike 31.0 in (2011).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed.
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
- Beauty Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 4 trailer spaces. Hwy 71 to Beauty Lake Forest Road Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Mary Lake 2.5 mi, Hubbard County
- Little Mantrap Lake 3.9 mi, Hubbard County
- Coon Lake 4.4 mi, Hubbard County
- Alice Lake 4.5 mi, Hubbard County
- Hernando DeSoto Lake 4.9 mi, Becker County
- Blacksmith Lake 5.0 mi, Hubbard County
- Schoolcraft Lake 5.2 mi, Hubbard County
- Morrison Lake 5.2 mi, Becker County
Questions about Beauty Lake
How deep is Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake reaches a maximum depth of 53 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 12% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake covers about 55 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Beauty Lake?
Summer water clarity on Beauty Lake averages 21.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Beauty Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Beauty 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 Beauty Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed in Beauty Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2011.
Where is the public boat access on Beauty Lake?
Beauty Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Beauty Lake.
How is the walleye population on Beauty Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 2001 to 2011, walleye numbers on Beauty 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 Beauty Lake?
Homes on Beauty 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 Beauty Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Beauty Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 12% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 21.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Beauty Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Beauty Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Beauty Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Hubbard County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2011), 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.