Little Ball Club Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Deer River. DNR lake ID 31082200.
Little Ball Club Lake is a 184.5-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Deer River. Its deepest point reaches 30 ft, and about 45% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31082200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Deer River |
| Surface area | 184.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 ft |
| Mean depth | 15.7 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 45% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 6.8 ft.
Fishing on Little Ball Club 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.67 | 1.3 to 5.0 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.11 | 0.3 to 0.7 |
| Northern pike | gill | 13.0 | 3.5 to 10.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.44 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 74.17 | 3.4 to 43.6 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 5.11 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.67 | 0.6 to 3.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 3.33 | 0.7 to 3.4 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 9.78 | 6.1 to 46.6 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.17 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.22 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 2.78 | 2.0 to 8.5 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.11 | n/a |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 32.0 in (2018), Walleye 25.0 in (2018), Largemouth bass 14.0 in (2018).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black 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
- Little Ball Club Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 4 trailer spaces. 13 miles northwest of the city of Deer River, on MN Highway #46, on the west shore of Little Ball Club Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Little Winnibigoshish Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- School House Lake 2.6 mi, Itasca County
- First River 4.3 mi, Itasca County
- Egg Lake 4.4 mi, Itasca County
- Ball Club Lake 4.9 mi, Itasca County
- Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake 6.0 mi, Itasca County
- Cut Foot Sioux Lake 6.7 mi, Itasca County
- Bowstring Lake 8.7 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Little Ball Club Lake
How deep is Little Ball Club Lake?
Little Ball Club Lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 45% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Little Ball Club Lake?
Little Ball Club Lake covers about 184.5 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Ball Club Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Ball Club Lake averages 6.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Little Ball Club Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Little Ball Club 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 Little Ball Club Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, bowfin, white sucker in Little Ball Club Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2018.
Where is the public boat access on Little Ball Club Lake?
Little Ball Club Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Little Ball Club Lake.
How is the walleye population on Little Ball Club Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1993 to 2018, walleye numbers on Little Ball Club Lake ran mostly below the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Little Ball Club Lake?
Homes on Little Ball Club 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 Little Ball Club Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Little Ball Club Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 45% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Little Ball Club Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Little Ball Club Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Little Ball Club 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.