Bosley Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Canisteo. DNR lake ID 31040300.
Bosley Lake is a 31-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Canisteo. Its deepest point reaches 10 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.6 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 | 31040300 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Canisteo |
| Surface area | 31 acres |
| Maximum depth | 10 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.6 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 7.6 ft.
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
- Charlotte Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Spring Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Pughole Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Bluewater Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Island Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Doan Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Hay Lake 2.3 mi, Itasca County
- Little Pughole Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Bosley Lake
How deep is Bosley Lake?
Bosley Lake reaches a maximum depth of 10 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Bosley Lake?
Bosley Lake covers about 31 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Bosley Lake?
Summer water clarity on Bosley Lake averages 7.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Bosley Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Bosley 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 Bosley Lake?
Homes on Bosley 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 Bosley Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Bosley Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Bosley Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Bosley Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Bosley 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 not on record), 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.