Raddison Lake

Raddison Lake comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Minnesota lake of its size and depth.

Trophically, Raddison Lake reads as oligotrophic — nutrient-poor, clear, and ecologically more sensitive to disturbance than richer lakes. The lake bottoms out at 40 ft — a moderate depth that supports a warm-water fishery without the year-round cold refuge a deeper basin provides. At 204 acres, Raddison Lake fits the Minnesota median for monitored lakes, with 3.8 miles of shoreline. Within Itasca County's 141 graded lakes, Raddison Lake ranks 88 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

Raddison Lake has no invasive species recorded in Minnesota state databases as of 2024, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. Bass fishing is part of the appeal: the species list runs to 8, anchored by largemouth and/or smallmouth bass. A documented public access point at Raddison Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.