Eel Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bergville. DNR lake ID 31088600.
Eel Lake is a 38-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Bergville. Its deepest point reaches 39 ft. Summer water clarity averages 10.8 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 | 31088600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Bergville |
| Surface area | 38 acres |
| Maximum depth | 39 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.8 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 10.8 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
- Glove Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Moose Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Welch Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Fiske Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Hendrickson Lake 2.6 mi, Itasca County
- Coddington Lake 4.0 mi, Itasca County
- Wagner Lake 4.4 mi, Itasca County
- Island Lake 4.6 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Eel Lake
How deep is Eel Lake?
Eel Lake reaches a maximum depth of 39 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Eel Lake?
Eel Lake covers about 38 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Eel Lake?
Summer water clarity on Eel Lake averages 10.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Eel Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Eel 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 Eel Lake?
Homes on Eel 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 Eel Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Eel Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 10.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Eel Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Eel Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Eel 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.