Third Sucker Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cort. DNR lake ID 31012200.
Third Sucker Lake is a 34-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cort. Its deepest point reaches 9 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.4 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 | 31012200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Cort |
| Surface area | 34 acres |
| Maximum depth | 9 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.4 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 7.4 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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Big McCarthy Lake 0.8 mi, Itasca County
- Moose Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Big Sucker Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Little McCarthy Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Little Sucker Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Nashwauk Lake 2.8 mi, Itasca County
- Crooked Lake 4.0 mi, Itasca County
- Trestle Lake 4.1 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Third Sucker Lake
How deep is Third Sucker Lake?
Third Sucker Lake reaches a maximum depth of 9 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Third Sucker Lake?
Third Sucker Lake covers about 34 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Third Sucker Lake?
Summer water clarity on Third Sucker Lake averages 7.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Third Sucker Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Third Sucker 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 Third Sucker Lake?
Homes on Third Sucker 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 Third Sucker Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Third Sucker Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Third Sucker Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Third Sucker Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Third Sucker 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.