Best Lakes Near Bemidji, MN
50 lakes within 50 miles of Bemidji ranked by water quality grade.
Within reasonable driving distance of Bemidji sit 50 graded lakes — a lake-dense area that gives residents real choice on any given weekend. The average grade across the nearby set is A.
The lakes below are sorted by composite LakeGrade rubric score. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bass Lake | 6 mi | Beltrami | A | 22 ft | 0 |
| 29-0237-00 Lake | 7 mi | Hubbard | A | 63 ft | 3 |
| Spearhead Lake | 7.9 mi | Hubbard | A | 81 ft | 17 |
| Swenson Lake | 9.1 mi | Beltrami | A | 76 ft | 10 |
| Andrusia Lake | 10.6 mi | Beltrami | A | 60 ft | 21 |
| Long Lake | 10.9 mi | Beltrami | A | 87 ft | 11 |
| South Twin Lake | 15.7 mi | Beltrami | A | 45 ft | 11 |
| North Twin Lake | 15.8 mi | Beltrami | A | 59 ft | 12 |
| Buzzle Lake | 15.8 mi | Beltrami | A | 83 ft | 0 |
| Mary Lake | 18.7 mi | Hubbard | A | 48 ft | 14 |
| Spring Lake | 19.8 mi | Hubbard | A | 36 ft | 0 |
| Gillett Lake | 20.9 mi | Hubbard | A | 49 ft | 7 |
| Twenty-One Lake | 21.7 mi | Hubbard | A | 51.5 ft | 6 |
| Long Lake | 23.8 mi | Clearwater | A | 80 ft | 15 |
| Beauty Lake | 24.2 mi | Hubbard | A | 53 ft | 7 |
| Dickens Lake | 24.3 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| No-Name Lake | 24.7 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Ozawindib Lake | 24.8 mi | Clearwater | A | 80 ft | 12 |
| Heart Lake | 24.9 mi | Clearwater | A | 55 ft | 5 |
| Morph Lake | 25 mi | Itasca | A | - | 0 |
| Kinney Lake | 25.2 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Shell Lake | 25.5 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Kabekona Bay Lake | 25.7 mi | Cass | A | 150 ft | 18 |
| Bass Lake: Southeast Basin | 25.9 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Chain: South Lake | 26.2 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Chain: Middle Lake | 26.3 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Kesagiagan Lake | 26.3 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Lone Lake | 26.6 mi | Clearwater | A | 70 ft | 7 |
| Bass Lake: Northwest Basin | 26.6 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Round Lake | 26.7 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Green Lake | 26.7 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Squaw Smith Lake | 26.7 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Bad Axe Lake | 26.9 mi | Hubbard | A | 39 ft | 13 |
| Emerald Lake | 27.1 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Sandy Lake | 27.1 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Island Lake | 27.2 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Long Lake | 27.4 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Skunk Lake | 27.4 mi | Hubbard | A | 55 ft | 9 |
| Green Lake | 27.5 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Shemahgun Lake | 27.6 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Laxon Lake | 27.7 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Big Thunder Lake | 27.8 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Grass Island Lake | 27.8 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Little Mantrap Lake | 27.9 mi | Hubbard | A | 54 ft | 13 |
| Heart Lake | 28 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Morrison Lake | 28.1 mi | Clearwater | A | - | 0 |
| Little Thunder Lake | 28.1 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Fullers Lake: East Basin | 28.3 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Fullers Lake: West Basin | 28.3 mi | Beltrami | A | - | 0 |
| Waboose Lake | 28.9 mi | Hubbard | A | 32 ft | 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Bemidji?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Bemidji, Minnesota. 50 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Bemidji for fishing?
20 lakes near Bemidji have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 19 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.