Carpenter Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Suomi. DNR lake ID 31064100.
Carpenter Lake is a 38.5-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Suomi. Its deepest point reaches 52 ft. Summer water clarity averages 8.8 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 | 31064100 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Suomi |
| Surface area | 38.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 52 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 8.8 ft.
Fishing on Carpenter Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | gill | 15.67 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 5.0 | 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
- Carpenter Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 10 miles north of the city of Deer River, off CSAh 48, on the south shore of Carpenter Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Suomi Lake 1.6 mi, Itasca County
- Cottonwood Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Island Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Island Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Beaver Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Adele Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Doctor Lake 2.3 mi, Itasca County
- Little Bowstring Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Carpenter Lake
How deep is Carpenter Lake?
Carpenter Lake reaches a maximum depth of 52 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Carpenter Lake?
Carpenter Lake covers about 38.5 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Carpenter Lake?
Summer water clarity on Carpenter Lake averages 8.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Carpenter Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Carpenter 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.
Where is the public boat access on Carpenter Lake?
Carpenter Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Carpenter Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Carpenter Lake?
Homes on Carpenter 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 Carpenter Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Carpenter Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 8.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Carpenter Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Carpenter Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Carpenter 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 1989), 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.