Pike Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Suomi. DNR lake ID 31075600.
Pike Lake is a 32.4-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Suomi. Its deepest point reaches 75 ft, and about 22% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.2 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 | 31075600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Suomi |
| Surface area | 32.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 75 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 22% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.2 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 13.2 ft.
Fishing on Pike Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1979 (47 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 | 4.5 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 1.25 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.5 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.5 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.75 | 0.5 to 2.8 |
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
- Little Bowstring Lake 0.8 mi, Itasca County
- Suomi Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Grave Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Boy Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Dead Horse Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Carpenter Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
- Little Dead Horse Lake 3.6 mi, Itasca County
- Day Lake 4.0 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Pike Lake
How deep is Pike Lake?
Pike Lake reaches a maximum depth of 75 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 22% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Pike Lake?
Pike Lake covers about 32.4 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Pike Lake?
Summer water clarity on Pike Lake averages 13.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Pike Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Pike 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 Pike Lake?
Homes on Pike 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 Pike Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Pike Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 22% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pike Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Pike Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Pike 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 1979), 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.