Guile Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. DNR lake ID 31056900.
Guile Lake is an 87.6-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. Its deepest point reaches 60 ft, and about 64% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.2 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. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31056900 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Cohasset |
| Surface area | 87.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 60 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 64% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.2 ft through 2018 |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| 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 2018: clarity 12.2 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Guile Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Guile Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2020 (6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 5.75 | 4.8 to 12.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.38 | 0.3 to 2.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 9.75 | 1.0 to 4.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.62 | 0.8 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 30.75 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 7.12 | 8.3 to 50.1 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 2.0 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.12 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 29.0 in (2020), Largemouth bass 14.0 in (2020).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Hybrid sunfish, Bowfin, Yellow bullhead.
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
- Snells Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. 4 miles southwest of Cohasset, off CSAH 64, on the north shore of Snells Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Little Rice Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Blackwater Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Loon Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Rice Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Long Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Jay Gould Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Little Cavanaugh Lake 2.8 mi, Itasca County
- Little Jay Gould Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Guile Lake
How deep is Guile Lake?
Guile Lake reaches a maximum depth of 60 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 64% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Guile Lake?
Guile Lake covers about 87.6 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Guile Lake?
Summer water clarity on Guile Lake averages 12.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2018. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Guile Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Guile 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 Guile Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, hybrid sunfish, bowfin, yellow bullhead in Guile Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2020.
Where is the public boat access on Guile Lake?
Guile Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Snells Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Guile Lake?
Homes on Guile 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 Guile Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Guile Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 64% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Guile Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Guile Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Guile 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 2020), 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.