Blacksmith Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. DNR lake ID 29027500.
Blacksmith Lake is a 38.5-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 45 ft, and about 47% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 15.8 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 | 29027500 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Park Rapids |
| Surface area | 38.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 45 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 47% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 15.8 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 15.8 ft.
Fishing on Blacksmith Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2021 (5 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 |
|---|
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 16.0 in (2000).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, White sucker.
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
- Blacksmith Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. From Hwy 71 take Co Rd. 89 east to Coon Lake Forest Road, then east and to the end of Coon Lake Drive. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Coon Lake 1.8 mi, Hubbard County
- Skunk Lake 2.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Schoolcraft Lake 3.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Beauty Lake 5.0 mi, Hubbard County
- Bad Axe Lake 5.1 mi, Hubbard County
- Little Mantrap Lake 5.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Island Lake 5.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Rice Lake 5.4 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Blacksmith Lake
How deep is Blacksmith Lake?
Blacksmith Lake reaches a maximum depth of 45 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 47% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Blacksmith Lake?
Blacksmith Lake covers about 38.5 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Blacksmith Lake?
Summer water clarity on Blacksmith Lake averages 15.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Blacksmith Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document rainbow trout, brown trout, white sucker in Blacksmith Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2021.
Where is the public boat access on Blacksmith Lake?
Blacksmith Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Blacksmith Lake.
How is the walleye population on Blacksmith Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1995 to 2000, walleye numbers on Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Lake?
Homes on Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Blacksmith Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 47% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 15.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Blacksmith Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Blacksmith Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Blacksmith 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 2021), 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.