Erskine Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Effie. DNR lake ID 31031100.
Erskine Lake is a 39.8-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Effie. Its deepest point reaches 56 ft, and about 40% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 18.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31031100 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Effie |
| Surface area | 39.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 56 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 40% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 18.8 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 10.8 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.2 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| 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 18.8 ft, phosphorus 10.8 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.2 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Erskine Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing on Erskine Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2018 (8 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 |
|---|
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Rainbow trout.
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
- Erksine Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 12.3 miles west of Togo on Hwy 1 Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Sucker Lake 0.7 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Duck Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Pickerel Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Deer Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Battle Lake 2.7 mi, Itasca County
- Larson Lake 2.8 mi, Itasca County
- Poplar Lake 3.9 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Erskine Lake
How deep is Erskine Lake?
Erskine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 56 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 40% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Erskine Lake?
Erskine Lake covers about 39.8 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Erskine Lake?
Summer water clarity on Erskine Lake averages 18.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Erskine Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Erskine 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.
What fish are in Erskine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document rainbow trout in Erskine Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2018.
Where is the public boat access on Erskine Lake?
Erskine Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Erksine Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Erskine Lake?
Homes on Erskine 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 Erskine Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Erskine Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 40% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 18.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Erskine Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Erskine Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Erskine 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 2018), 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.