Damon Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Rosy. DNR lake ID 31094400.
Damon Lake is a 79-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Rosy. Its deepest point reaches 10 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.1 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 | 31094400 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Rosy |
| Surface area | 79 acres |
| Maximum depth | 10 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.1 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 4.1 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
- Damon Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 11 miles northwest of the city of Deer River, on MN Highway #46, 2 miles west on CSAH 9, on the northeast shore of Winibigoshish Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Decker Lake 2.7 mi, Itasca County
- Little Moose Lake 3.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Morph Lake 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- Anderson Lake 4.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Webster Lake 4.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Moose Lake 4.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Little Dixon Lake 5.6 mi, Itasca County
- Rabideau Lake 5.7 mi, Beltrami County
Questions about Damon Lake
How deep is Damon Lake?
Damon 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 Damon Lake?
Damon Lake covers about 79 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Damon Lake?
Summer water clarity on Damon Lake averages 4.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Damon Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Damon 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 Damon Lake?
Damon Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Damon Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Damon Lake?
Homes on Damon 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 Damon Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Damon Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Damon Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Damon Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Damon 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.