Blandin Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. DNR lake ID 31048400.
Blandin Lake is a 105.4-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. Its deepest point reaches 20 ft. Summer water clarity averages 8.6 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 | 31048400 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Marcell |
| Surface area | 105.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 20 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.6 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 8.6 ft.
Fishing on Blandin Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1979 (47 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 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 3.75 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.75 | n/a |
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
- Sawyer Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Mary Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- White Porky Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Lum Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Little Otter Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Marble Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Allen Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Elizabeth Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Blandin Lake
How deep is Blandin Lake?
Blandin Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Blandin Lake?
Blandin Lake covers about 105.4 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Blandin Lake?
Summer water clarity on Blandin Lake averages 8.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Blandin Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Blandin 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 Blandin Lake?
Homes on Blandin 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 Blandin Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Blandin Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 8.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Blandin Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Blandin Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Blandin 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 1979), 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.