Mountain Ash Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Hill City. DNR lake ID 31053100.
Mountain Ash Lake is a 100.7-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Hill City. Its deepest point reaches 16 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 5.1 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 | 31053100 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Hill City |
| Surface area | 100.7 acres |
| Maximum depth | 16 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 5.1 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 5.1 ft.
Fishing on Mountain Ash Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1985 (41 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 | 6.0 | 2.8 to 10.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.33 | 2.5 to 23.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 14.0 | 1.5 to 7.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 3.75 | 1.9 to 13.0 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 7.5 | 3.1 to 24.9 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 1.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.67 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.25 | 0.8 to 7.2 |
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
- Maple Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Dinner Pail Lake 1.6 mi, Itasca County
- Previs Lake 3.0 mi, Aitkin County
- Smith Lake 3.4 mi, Itasca County
- Hill Lake 3.8 mi, Aitkin County
- Chamberlin Lake 3.9 mi, Aitkin County
- Split Hand Lake 4.1 mi, Itasca County
- Carlson Lake 4.5 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Mountain Ash Lake
How deep is Mountain Ash Lake?
Mountain Ash Lake reaches a maximum depth of 16 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Mountain Ash Lake?
Mountain Ash Lake covers about 100.7 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Mountain Ash Lake?
Summer water clarity on Mountain Ash Lake averages 5.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Mountain Ash Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash Lake?
Homes on Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Mountain Ash Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 5.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Mountain Ash Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Mountain Ash Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Mountain Ash 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 1985), 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.