Trestle Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. DNR lake ID 31012700.
Trestle Lake is an 87.6-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. Its deepest point reaches 48 ft. Summer water clarity averages 13.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31012700 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Nashwauk |
| Surface area | 87.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 48 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.2 ft through 2020 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| 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 2020: clarity 13.2 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Trestle Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing on Trestle 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 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.25 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 3.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 7.0 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 5.0 | n/a |
| Smallmouth bass | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Smallmouth bass | trap | 1.25 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.25 | 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
- Crooked Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- Thirty Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Bray Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Nashwauk Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Shoal Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Kennedy Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
- Snaptail Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Trestle Lake
How deep is Trestle Lake?
Trestle Lake reaches a maximum depth of 48 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Trestle Lake?
Trestle Lake covers about 87.6 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Trestle Lake?
Summer water clarity on Trestle Lake averages 13.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2020. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Trestle Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Trestle 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 Trestle Lake?
Homes on Trestle 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 Trestle Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Trestle Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, 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 Trestle Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Trestle Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Trestle 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.