Maple Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Hill City. DNR lake ID 31055200.
Maple Lake is a 31-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Hill City. Summer water clarity averages 8.2 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 | 31055200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Hill City |
| Surface area | 31 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.2 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 8.2 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
- Maple Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 14 miles south of Grand Rapids, on US Highway #169, on the west shore of Maple Lake south of a stream. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Dinner Pail Lake 0.5 mi, Itasca County
- Mountain Ash Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Previs Lake 1.8 mi, Aitkin County
- Chamberlin Lake 2.4 mi, Aitkin County
- Hill Lake 2.5 mi, Aitkin County
- Bible Lake 3.3 mi, Aitkin County
- Smith Lake 4.6 mi, Itasca County
- Taylor Lake 4.8 mi, Aitkin County
Questions about Maple Lake
How big is Maple Lake?
Maple Lake covers about 31 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Maple Lake?
Summer water clarity on Maple Lake averages 8.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Maple Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Maple 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 Maple Lake?
Maple Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Maple Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Maple Lake?
Homes on Maple 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 Maple Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Maple Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 8.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Maple Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Maple Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Maple 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.