Pokegama Lake homes and real estate
What do buyers need to know about Pokegama Lake? It is a large, deep lake near Grand Rapids. Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists 6,721.3 acres, a 112-foot maximum depth, 57.15 miles of shoreline, 16.1 feet of average water clarity, and seven public accesses.
Pokegama Lake (Minnesota DNR DOW number 31-0532-00) is a major residential lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County. Official DNR lake-survey data report a surface area of 6,721.3 acres, 1,978 littoral acres (15 feet deep or less), a maximum depth of 112 feet, 57.15 miles of shoreline, and average water clarity of 16.1 feet. The same DNR record lists seven public accesses, including sites such as Tioga Landing, Woodtick, Kings Landing, Mishawaka Landing, Sherry’s Arm, La Plant, and Troop Town (access names as recorded by the DNR). A 2011 DNR lake management plan described Pokegama as a large, sprawling lake in the Mississippi River watershed, with water levels influenced at the Pokegama Dam, and noted that much of the lakeshore had been developed for residential housing. Individual lots still require their own due diligence; lake-wide facts are not a substitute for a survey or inspection.
| DNR lake ID (DOW) | 31-0532-00 |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 6,721.3 acres (Minnesota DNR lake survey data) |
| Littoral area | 1,978 acres (Minnesota DNR) |
| Maximum depth | 112 feet (Minnesota DNR) |
| Shoreline | 57.15 miles (Minnesota DNR) |
| Average water clarity | 16.1 feet (Minnesota DNR) |
| Public accesses | 7, as listed in the DNR lake-survey record |
| Nearest city | Grand Rapids, the Itasca County seat |
Buying or selling on Pokegama
Lake-home decisions turn on frontage, elevation, privacy, year-round access, and the condition of the home and shoreline structures — not only on how large the lake is. If you are shopping at the luxury end of the market, bring a list of must-haves (guest space, exposure, outbuildings, level lots versus stairways) and Jillian can help you tour efficiently.
See also Grand Rapids, other area lakes, and the lake-homes inquiry.
A 2011 DNR management plan used a surface acreage of 6,612 acres at normal pool, which differs from the 6,721.3 acres in the current LakeFinder survey data. This page leads with the current DNR survey JSON and flags the older figure so it is not silently mixed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Pokegama Lake?
Minnesota DNR lake-survey data report 6,721.3 acres of surface area, a maximum depth of 112 feet, and 57.15 miles of shoreline (DOW 31-0532-00).
Are there public boat launches?
Yes. The DNR lake-survey record lists seven public accesses around the lake, with named sites such as Tioga Landing and Kings Landing. Confirm current conditions with the DNR or local authorities before you go.
Can Jillian help with a luxury lake home on Pokegama?
Yes. Use the form on this page or the lake-homes inquiry. Email jillian.bilden@teampemberton.com or call (218) 671-3084.
Does a large, developed lake mean every lot is similar?
No. Shoreline character, access, and improvements vary by property. Lake-wide DNR figures describe the water, not a specific parcel.
