Big Lake totals 3,592 acres with a maximum depth of 35 feet. It is located 12 miles east of Bemidji in Beltrami County. Big Lake lies within the Chippewa National Forest. There is a USFS public water access consisting of a single lane concrete boat ramp with parking for about 12 trucks/trailers located on the east shore of the lake off of CSAH 33 (Mission Road). This lake has a variety of fish to target. Fish include muskie, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, rock bass and perch. This lake is known as a quality muskie fishery with the opportunity to catch a 50 inch fish a real possibility on this lake.
MN DNR Lake Information Report
