Tioga Mine Pit
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. DNR lake ID 31094600.
Tioga Mine Pit is a 49.3-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. Its deepest point reaches 225 ft, and about 2% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 26.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document largemouth bass.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31094600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Cohasset |
| Surface area | 49.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 225 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 2% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 26.9 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 26.9 ft.
Fishing on Tioga Mine Pit
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.5 | 0.3 to 7.8 |
| Rock bass | gill | 1.5 | 0.5 to 4.1 |
| Rock bass | trap | 6.0 | 0.2 to 38.7 |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 14.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Largemouth bass, Rock bass, Rainbow trout, White sucker.
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
- Tioga Mine Pit: 1 gravel launch ramp, 10 trailer spaces. 1 mile west of Grand Rapids on Hwy 2, south 2.5 miles Hwy 63, .9 miles east on Tioga Beach Road. It is on the west side of the road just south of the Tioga Access on the Pokegama Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Cavanaugh Lake 0.3 mi, Itasca County
- Little Cavanaugh Lake 0.5 mi, Itasca County
- Little Jay Gould Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Jay Gould Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Long Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Loon Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Blandin Lake 2.9 mi, Itasca County
- Horseshoe Lake 2.9 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Tioga Mine Pit
How deep is Tioga Mine Pit?
Tioga Mine Pit reaches a maximum depth of 225 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 2% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Tioga Mine Pit?
Tioga Mine Pit covers about 49.3 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Tioga Mine Pit?
Summer water clarity on Tioga Mine Pit averages 26.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Tioga Mine Pit have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Tioga Mine Pit 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.
What fish are in Tioga Mine Pit?
Minnesota DNR surveys document largemouth bass, rock bass, rainbow trout, white sucker in Tioga Mine Pit. The most recent standard survey was in 1989.
Where is the public boat access on Tioga Mine Pit?
Tioga Mine Pit has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Tioga Mine Pit.
Are there lake homes for sale on Tioga Mine Pit?
Homes on Tioga Mine Pit 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 Tioga Mine Pit and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Tioga Mine Pit?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 2% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 26.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Tioga Mine Pit?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Tioga Mine Pit in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Tioga Mine Pit
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 1989), 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.