White Oak Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Zemple. DNR lake ID 31077600.
White Oak Lake is a 905-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Zemple. Its deepest point reaches 3 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 3.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31077600 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Zemple |
| Surface area | 905 acres |
| Maximum depth | 3 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 3.2 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 55.3 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 10.1 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| 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 3.2 ft, phosphorus 55.3 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 10.1 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, White Oak Lake rates as eutrophic.
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
- White Oak Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 12 trailer spaces. 1 mi S of the city of Deer River to N shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Little White Oak Lake 3.2 mi, Itasca County
- Mud Lake 3.6 mi, Itasca County
- Stevens Lake 4.0 mi, Itasca County
- Chase Lake 4.4 mi, Itasca County
- Little Deer Lake 5.1 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 6.2 mi, Itasca County
- Loon Lake 6.3 mi, Itasca County
- Little Rice Lake 6.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about White Oak Lake
How deep is White Oak Lake?
White Oak Lake reaches a maximum depth of 3 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is White Oak Lake?
White Oak Lake covers about 905 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is White Oak Lake?
Summer water clarity on White Oak Lake averages 3.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does White Oak Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
White Oak 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.
Where is the public boat access on White Oak Lake?
White Oak Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: White Oak Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on White Oak Lake?
Homes on White Oak 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 White Oak Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on White Oak Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 3.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on White Oak Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for White Oak Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about White Oak 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.