Little Whitefish Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Oslund. DNR lake ID 31083600.
Little Whitefish Lake is a 160.4-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Oslund. Its deepest point reaches 15 ft, and about 99% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 11.5 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 | 31083600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Oslund |
| Surface area | 160.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 15 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 99% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.5 ft through 2020 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 14.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 1.3 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 2020: clarity 11.5 ft, phosphorus 14.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 1.3 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Little Whitefish Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing on Little Whitefish Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1975 (51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | gill | 49.33 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 5.75 | n/a |
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 Whitefish Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 4 miles southeast of the city of Bass Lake, on County Road 127, on the north shore of Little Whitefish Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Stone Axe Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Whitefish Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Cedar Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Little Sand Lake 2.3 mi, Itasca County
- Helen Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 2.8 mi, Itasca County
- Rice Lake 2.9 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Little Whitefish Lake
How deep is Little Whitefish Lake?
Little Whitefish Lake reaches a maximum depth of 15 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 99% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Little Whitefish Lake?
Little Whitefish Lake covers about 160.4 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Whitefish Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Whitefish Lake averages 11.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2020. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Little Whitefish Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Little Whitefish 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.
Where is the public boat access on Little Whitefish Lake?
Little Whitefish Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Little Whitefish Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Little Whitefish Lake?
Homes on Little Whitefish 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 Whitefish Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Little Whitefish Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 99% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 11.5 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 Whitefish Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Little Whitefish Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Little Whitefish 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 1975), 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.