Wirt Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. DNR lake ID 31084800.
Wirt Lake is a 35.9-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Wirt. Its deepest point reaches 25 ft, and about 70% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.5 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 | 31084800 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Wirt |
| Surface area | 35.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 ft |
| Mean depth | 15.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 70% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.5 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 6.5 ft.
Fishing on Wirt Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1992 (34 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 | 0.67 | 2.5 to 7.8 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 3.33 | 1.5 to 20.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.67 | 1.0 to 9.1 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.5 | 1.1 to 10.6 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 1.75 | 4.3 to 32.8 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | 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
- Spruce Lake 0.3 mi, Itasca County
- Clear Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Noma Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Dora Lake 3.8 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 4.4 mi, Itasca County
- Killdeer Lake 4.5 mi, Itasca County
- Helen Lake 4.6 mi, Itasca County
- Coddington Lake 5.0 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Wirt Lake
How deep is Wirt Lake?
Wirt Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 70% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Wirt Lake?
Wirt Lake covers about 35.9 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Wirt Lake?
Summer water clarity on Wirt Lake averages 6.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Wirt Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Wirt 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 Wirt Lake?
Homes on Wirt 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 Wirt Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Wirt Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 70% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Wirt Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Wirt Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Wirt 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 1992), 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.