Helen Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. DNR lake ID 31084000.
Helen Lake is a 115-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. Summer water clarity averages 10.1 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 | 31084000 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Wirt |
| Surface area | 115 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.1 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 10.1 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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Bass Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Whitefish Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Killdeer Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Little Whitefish Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Clear Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
- Noma Lake 3.4 mi, Itasca County
- Stone Axe Lake 3.6 mi, Itasca County
- Dora Lake 3.7 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Helen Lake
How big is Helen Lake?
Helen Lake covers about 115 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Helen Lake?
Summer water clarity on Helen Lake averages 10.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Helen Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Helen 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 Helen Lake?
Homes on Helen 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 Helen Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Helen Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 10.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Helen Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Helen Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Helen 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.