Lake trip · Itasca County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Third River Flowage Lake
Third River Flowage Lake covers 56,471 acres in Itasca County and carries a water-quality grade of B (Good). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Third River Flowage Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Third River Flowage Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Third River Flowage Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 6.9 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 5.5 µg/L.
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About Third River Flowage Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Third River Flowage Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Third River Flowage Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of B (Good). Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Third River Flowage Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.