Ghost Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. DNR lake ID 31066200.
Ghost Lake is a 36-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. Its deepest point reaches 15 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.0 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31066200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Marcell |
| Surface area | 36 acres |
| Maximum depth | 15 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.0 ft through 2020 |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| 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 2020: clarity 12.0 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Ghost Lake rates as mesotrophic.
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
- Little Bass Lake 0.4 mi, Itasca County
- Three Island Lake 0.8 mi, Itasca County
- Clubhouse Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- Pine Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Big Dick Lake 1.6 mi, Itasca County
- Crooked Lake 1.6 mi, Itasca County
- Big Island Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Little Dick Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Ghost Lake
How deep is Ghost Lake?
Ghost Lake reaches a maximum depth of 15 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Ghost Lake?
Ghost Lake covers about 36 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Ghost Lake?
Summer water clarity on Ghost Lake averages 12.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2020. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Ghost Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Ghost 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 Ghost Lake?
Homes on Ghost 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 Ghost Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Ghost Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Ghost Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Ghost Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Ghost 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.