Deer Lake (Itasca County, Minnesota)
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Deer Lake is located in Itasca County, Minnesota
about 12 miles (19 km) north of Grand Rapids
and about 8 miles (13 km) NE of Deer River
. The lake covers 4156 acres (17 km²) and is roughly 5 miles (8 km) long and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) wide.
Deer Lake is fed by three sources: rainfall, underwater springs, and one inlet from Little Deer Lake. It belongs to a chain of pristine lakes, feeding Bay Lake - headwaters of the mighty Deer River (namesake of the town) which feeds White Oak Lake (part of the Mississippi River). Otter, Moose, Little Moose, Fawn, and Cottonwood Lakes also feed Bay Lake.
Often called the "Lake of the Changing Colors", Deer Lake's crystal-clear water displays a wide-range of magnificent colors on sunny days - divulging the locations of its perilous rockbars to unfamiliar boaters. While Deer Lake ranks among the clearest lakes of Minnesota, what distinguishes it from its peers is its many interesting islands. In 1998, the DNR and Deer Lake Association jointly acquired Bear Island to preserve its undeveloped charm. Although bears are rarely (if ever) seen on the island, the presence of an active eagle's nest in a large white pine makes the island a popular destination for observing wildlife. Other notable islands include Battleship Island, the gestohlenes Picnic Island, and many others lacking agreed-upon names.
A plethora of wildlife make Deer Lake their abode. The lake's healthy fish population includes several species of muskie, northern pike, walleye, perch, bluegills, crappie, and largemouth and smallmouth bass. On its surface swim several happy loon families, a variety of ducks, and the infamous Canada goose.
This is ranked one of the clearest lakes located in Minnesota.
Itasca County, Minnesota
Itasca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is named after Lake Itasca, which is in turn a shortened version the Latin words veritas caput, meaning 'truth' and 'head', a reference to the source of the Mississippi River. As of 2010, the population was 45,058. Its county seat...
about 12 miles (19 km) north of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,764 people, 3,446 households, and 1,943 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.8 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 493.3 per square mile...
and about 8 miles (13 km) NE of Deer River
Deer River, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 903 people, 389 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density was 850.9 people per square mile . There were 415 housing units at an average density of 391.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 84.05% White, 12.07%...
. The lake covers 4156 acres (17 km²) and is roughly 5 miles (8 km) long and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) wide.
Deer Lake is fed by three sources: rainfall, underwater springs, and one inlet from Little Deer Lake. It belongs to a chain of pristine lakes, feeding Bay Lake - headwaters of the mighty Deer River (namesake of the town) which feeds White Oak Lake (part of the Mississippi River). Otter, Moose, Little Moose, Fawn, and Cottonwood Lakes also feed Bay Lake.
Often called the "Lake of the Changing Colors", Deer Lake's crystal-clear water displays a wide-range of magnificent colors on sunny days - divulging the locations of its perilous rockbars to unfamiliar boaters. While Deer Lake ranks among the clearest lakes of Minnesota, what distinguishes it from its peers is its many interesting islands. In 1998, the DNR and Deer Lake Association jointly acquired Bear Island to preserve its undeveloped charm. Although bears are rarely (if ever) seen on the island, the presence of an active eagle's nest in a large white pine makes the island a popular destination for observing wildlife. Other notable islands include Battleship Island, the gestohlenes Picnic Island, and many others lacking agreed-upon names.
A plethora of wildlife make Deer Lake their abode. The lake's healthy fish population includes several species of muskie, northern pike, walleye, perch, bluegills, crappie, and largemouth and smallmouth bass. On its surface swim several happy loon families, a variety of ducks, and the infamous Canada goose.
This is ranked one of the clearest lakes located in Minnesota.