Skelly Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Days High Landing. DNR lake ID 31073600.
Skelly Lake is a 70.1-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Days High Landing. Its deepest point reaches 35 ft. Summer water clarity averages 9.5 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 | 31073600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Days High Landing |
| Surface area | 70.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 35 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 9.5 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 9.5 ft.
Fishing on Skelly Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1982 (44 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 | 8.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 2.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 5.75 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.25 | 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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- No-ta-she-bun Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Little Siseebakwet Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Leighton Lake 2.9 mi, Itasca County
- South Sugar Lake 3.2 mi, Itasca County
- Little Leighton Lake 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- Siseebakwet Lake 3.7 mi, Itasca County
- Skunk Lake 3.8 mi, Cass County
- Sugar Lake 4.2 mi, Cass County
Questions about Skelly Lake
How deep is Skelly Lake?
Skelly Lake reaches a maximum depth of 35 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Skelly Lake?
Skelly Lake covers about 70.1 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Skelly Lake?
Summer water clarity on Skelly Lake averages 9.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Skelly Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Skelly 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 Skelly Lake?
Homes on Skelly 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 Skelly Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Skelly Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 9.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Skelly Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Skelly Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Skelly 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 1982), 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.