Dellwater Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 04033100
Dellwater Lake has no DNR stocking rows in LakeFinder; this page carries its DNR depth, access and survey data.
- Dellwater Lake shows no stocking records in Minnesota DNR LakeFinder as of .
- Maximum depth 29 ft, mean depth 8 ft; surface area 199 acres, 163 littoral acres, 2.5 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 16.2 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, yellow perch.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Beltrami County, nearest town Bemidji; DNR lake number (DOW) 04033100.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 5/16/1991 (orig map); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| concrete ramp | Minnesota DNR | Northwest side of lake off Cty Rd 32 - parking space for about 10 rigs. |
DNR fish survey, 2020
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 26.11 | 235 | 0.21 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 2.00 | 18 | 0.38 |
| Hybrid sunfish | Standard trap nets | 1.00 | 9 | 0.37 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 0.67 | 6 | 1.80 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 0.67 | 6 | 0.17 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 0.22 | 2 | 2.71 |
| Rock bass | Standard trap nets | 0.22 | 2 | 0.38 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 17.25 | 69 | 0.19 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 15.25 | 61 | 1.95 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard gill nets | 4.25 | 17 | 0.14 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 2.00 | 8 | 0.39 |
| Hybrid sunfish | Standard gill nets | 2.00 | 8 | 0.35 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 1.75 | 7 | 0.10 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 1.25 | 5 | 1.22 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Dellwater Lake is a 199-acre lake located in western Beltrami County. The lake is classified as moderately productive and surround by forest and agricultural land. Water clarity averages 19 feet and the maximum depth is 29 feet. Dellwater has a mean depth of only 8 feet and is 82% littoral ( A standard survey was completed on Dellwater Lake in 2020 to assess the fish community. Gamefish species targeted by anglers in this lake include Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch. Northern Pike abundance was high and has steadily increased since 2005. Northern Pike ranged from 14 to 28 inches in length and averaged about 2 pounds each. With 72% of Northern Pike outside the statewide/zone protected slot of 22-26 inches, anglers should have the opportunity to catch harvestable sized fish. Bluegill lengths ranged from 4 to 8 inches and averaged 7 inches. Bluegill abundance was high and all but 1 fish were less than 8 inches long. Bluegill ages ranged from 1 to 10 years old. Bluegill growth is slow in Dellwater, with fish averaging just over 4 inches at 4 years old. The Bluegill population appears stunted due to high abundance, causing slow growth. Black Crappie ranged from 6 to nearly 11 inches and averaged around 9 inches. Black Crappie abundance has recovered since adults were stocked in 2002, following a partial winterkill. Black Crappie also grow slowly in Dellwater Lake. A total of 7 Largemouth Bass were captured with lengths ranging from 9 to 19 inches. Previous surveys targeting Largemouth Bass in 2006, 2008, and 2015 confirmed the population has reestablished following stocking to reintroduce the species in 2002. Yellow Perch are an important forage species for Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch abundance was below average compared to similar lakes in the area. Yellow Perch ranged from 6 to 7 inches in length. Other species sampled during the survey included Brown Bullhead, hybrid sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and White Sucker. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been found in Dellwater Lake. AIS can be transferred by anglers and boats from infested to non-infested waterbodies. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the lake. Please follow the current AIS regulations to avoid spreading to other lakes.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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