Big Rose Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Talmoon. DNR lake ID 31076800.
Big Rose Lake is a 73-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Talmoon. Its deepest point reaches 25 ft, and about 82% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.1 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 | 31076800 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Talmoon |
| Surface area | 73 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 82% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 12.1 ft.
Fishing on Big Rose Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1980 (46 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 | 7.67 | 2.8 to 10.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 69.5 | 2.5 to 23.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.75 | 0.5 to 5.2 |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.5 | 3.1 to 24.9 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.33 | 0.9 to 4.3 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.25 | 0.3 to 1.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 2.67 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 3.0 | 0.8 to 7.2 |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Long Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Little Round Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Hatch Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Elbow Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Bello Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Gunderson Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- La Croix Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Jingo Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Big Rose Lake
How deep is Big Rose Lake?
Big Rose Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 82% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Big Rose Lake?
Big Rose Lake covers about 73 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Big Rose Lake?
Summer water clarity on Big Rose Lake averages 12.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Big Rose Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Big Rose 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Big Rose Lake?
Homes on Big Rose 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 Big Rose Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Big Rose Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 82% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Big Rose Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Big Rose Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Big Rose Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1980), 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.