Midge Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Bemidji. DNR lake ID 29006600.
Midge Lake is a 545.7-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Bemidji. Its deepest point reaches 24 ft, and about 91% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 16.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic 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 | 29006600 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Bemidji |
| Surface area | 545.7 acres |
| Maximum depth | 24 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 91% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 16.8 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 16.4 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.6 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| 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 16.8 ft, phosphorus 16.4 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.6 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Midge Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Midge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 1.0 | 0.8 to 3.8 |
| Northern pike | gill | 10.33 | 2.0 to 10.8 |
| Northern pike | trap | 3.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.33 | 2.0 to 22.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 10.33 | 1.7 to 17.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.78 | 2.1 to 24.1 |
| Bluegill | gill | 7.67 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 41.33 | 3.5 to 57.1 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 4.0 | 0.3 to 0.6 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.78 | 0.2 to 0.8 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 4.0 | 0.7 to 6.5 |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.5 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.67 | 0.3 to 0.9 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 2.0 | n/a |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 24.0 in (2021), Northern pike 33.0 in (2021), Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, White sucker, Yellow bullhead.
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
- Midge Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 6 trailer spaces. 14 miles east of Bemidji on US Hwy 2, then south on Waterlily Trail to Midge Lake Public Access Road. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Grace Lake 1.9 mi, Hubbard County
- Little Wolf Lake 2.4 mi, Cass County
- Wolf Lake 2.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Stocking Lake 5.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Mission Lake 5.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Andrusia Lake 5.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Swenson Lake 5.8 mi, Beltrami County
- Hart Lake 7.0 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Midge Lake
How deep is Midge Lake?
Midge Lake reaches a maximum depth of 24 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 91% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Midge Lake?
Midge Lake covers about 545.7 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Midge Lake?
Summer water clarity on Midge Lake averages 16.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Midge Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Midge 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 Midge Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, white sucker in Midge Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2021.
Where is the public boat access on Midge Lake?
Midge Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Midge Lake.
How is the walleye population on Midge Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1990 to 2021, walleye numbers on Midge 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 Midge Lake?
Homes on Midge 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 Midge Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Midge Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 91% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 16.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Midge Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Midge Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Midge 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.