Best Lakes for Swimming Near Bemidji
Minnesota
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Bemidji, Minnesota, ranked by water quality and swimming-specific filters. Filtered for grade A or B water quality, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29-0237-00 Lake | Hubbard | A | 7 mi | 17.1 ft | 63 ft |
| 2 | Andrusia Lake | Beltrami | A | 10.6 mi | 15.5 ft | 60 ft |
| 3 | South Twin Lake | Beltrami | A | 15.7 mi | 16.4 ft | 45 ft |
| 4 | North Twin Lake | Beltrami | A | 15.8 mi | 17.4 ft | 59 ft |
| 5 | Buzzle Lake | Beltrami | A | 15.8 mi | 17.1 ft | 83 ft |
| 6 | Mary Lake | Hubbard | A | 18.7 mi | 19.5 ft | 48 ft |
| 7 | Twenty-One Lake | Hubbard | A | 21.7 mi | 17 ft | 51.5 ft |
| 8 | Long Lake | Clearwater | A | 23.8 mi | 20 ft | 80 ft |
| 9 | Beauty Lake | Hubbard | A | 24.2 mi | 21 ft | 53 ft |
| 10 | Dickens Lake | Beltrami | A | 24.3 mi | 36.1 ft | - |
| 11 | No-Name Lake | Beltrami | A | 24.7 mi | 42.7 ft | - |
| 12 | Ozawindib Lake | Clearwater | A | 24.8 mi | 19 ft | 80 ft |
| 13 | Morph Lake | Itasca | A | 25 mi | - | - |
| 14 | Kinney Lake | Beltrami | A | 25.2 mi | 49.2 ft | - |
| 15 | Shell Lake | Beltrami | A | 25.5 mi | 42.7 ft | - |
| 16 | Kabekona Bay Lake | Cass | A | 25.7 mi | 17.2 ft | 150 ft |
| 17 | Bass Lake: Southeast Basin | Beltrami | A | 25.9 mi | 29.5 ft | - |
| 18 | Chain: South Lake | Beltrami | A | 26.2 mi | 36.1 ft | - |
| 19 | Chain: Middle Lake | Beltrami | A | 26.3 mi | 36.9 ft | - |
| 20 | Kesagiagan Lake | Beltrami | A | 26.3 mi | - | - |
| 21 | Lone Lake | Clearwater | A | 26.6 mi | 19.4 ft | 70 ft |
| 22 | Bass Lake: Northwest Basin | Beltrami | A | 26.6 mi | 36.1 ft | - |
| 23 | Green Lake | Beltrami | A | 26.7 mi | 60.7 ft | - |
| 24 | Squaw Smith Lake | Beltrami | A | 26.7 mi | 65.6 ft | - |
| 25 | Emerald Lake | Beltrami | A | 27.1 mi | 31.2 ft | - |
| 26 | Sandy Lake | Beltrami | A | 27.1 mi | 52.5 ft | - |
| 27 | Island Lake | Beltrami | A | 27.2 mi | 52.5 ft | - |
| 28 | Long Lake | Beltrami | A | 27.4 mi | 45.9 ft | - |
| 29 | Green Lake | Beltrami | A | 27.5 mi | 39.4 ft | - |
| 30 | Shemahgun Lake | Beltrami | A | 27.6 mi | 49.2 ft | - |