Newman Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Bemidji. DNR lake ID 29023700.
Newman Lake is a 45.4-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Bemidji. Its deepest point reaches 63 ft, and about 29% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 16.2 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.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 29023700 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Bemidji |
| Surface area | 45.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 63 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 29% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 16.2 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 7.7 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.0 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| 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 16.2 ft, phosphorus 7.7 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.0 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Newman Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing on Newman 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 |
|---|
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Rainbow trout, White sucker, Black 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
- Newman Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 4 trailer spaces. 5 miles southeast of Bemidji, off County Road 29, on the west shore of Newman Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Spearhead Lake 1.6 mi, Hubbard County
- Plantagenet Lake 2.2 mi, Hubbard County
- Frontenac Lake 3.4 mi, Hubbard County
- Miller Lake 3.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Marquette Lake 3.9 mi, Beltrami County
- Bootleg Lake 4.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Carr Lake 4.9 mi, Beltrami County
- Hennepin Lake 5.2 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Newman Lake
How deep is Newman Lake?
Newman Lake reaches a maximum depth of 63 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 29% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Newman Lake?
Newman Lake covers about 45.4 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Newman Lake?
Summer water clarity on Newman Lake averages 16.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Newman Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Newman 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 Newman Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document rainbow trout, white sucker, black bullhead in Newman Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2021.
Where is the public boat access on Newman Lake?
Newman Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Newman Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Newman Lake?
Homes on Newman 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 Newman Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Newman Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 29% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 16.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Newman Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Newman Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Newman 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.