US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsHarris · Cohasset · Deer Lake · Grand Rapids, Minnesota — Itasca County.
Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120019462).
The red circle marks Pokegama Lake.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Brown bullhead, Green sunfish, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow smelt, Rock bass, Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass, Tullibee (cisco), Walleye, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.
Average depth not published.
Shallow (littoral) area: 1,978 of 6,721 acres
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Pokegama Lake (DOW 31053200), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120019462), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
OpenStreetMap shows about 2.2 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Pokegama Lake shoreline, mostly along the north shore.
The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.
Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.
We found 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Pokegama Lake, 4 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Tent sites · Dogs allowed
Electric hookups · Showers · Drinking water
Electric hookups · Showers · Dump station · Drinking water
Electric hookups · Toilets
All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (47.1863, -93.5779). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Pokegama Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
8 public access sites listed, 8 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat ramp | Harris | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 47.1647, -93.5538 |
| Pokegama Lake , Casper Public Water Access Site | Harris | Harris Township | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock | 4 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating Restroom | 47.1397, -93.4703 |
| Pokegama Lake, Golf Course Rd Public Water Access Site | Harris | City of Cohasset | Trailer launch · Yes ramp · dock | 11 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.2122, -93.5796 |
| Pokegama Lake, Laplant Rd Public Water Access Site | Harris | Harris Township | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp | 4 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.1507, -93.5236 |
| Pokegama Lake, Mishawaka Landing Public Water Access Site | Harris | Harris Township | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock | 6 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.1860, -93.5572 |
| Pokegama Lake, Sherry's Arm Public Water Access Site | Harris | Itasca County | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp | 7 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.1367, -93.6005 |
| Pokegama Lake, Tioga Public Water Access Site | Harris | DNR Division of Parks and Trails | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock | 10 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating Restroom | 47.2237, -93.6104 |
| Pokegama Lake, Wood Tick Public Water Access Site | Harris | Harris Township | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp | 2 trailer | — | Fishing, Boating | 47.1559, -93.5105 |
Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
On OpenStreetMap: 4 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Pokegama Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.
| Beach | Type | Access | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Beach and Picnic Area | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
| Hidden Beach | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
| Zorbaz Beach | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules; lifeguards (seasonal) | Get directions |
| Tioga Pit Beach | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.
Reported on or near Pokegama Lake
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.
Pokegama Lake covers about 6,634 acres in Harris, Cohasset, Deer Lake and Grand Rapids, Minnesota (Itasca County).
The maximum recorded depth is 112 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Tullibee (cisco) and Pumpkinseed and 9 more.
Yes. 8 public trailer launches are listed: Pokegama Lake, Sherry's Arm Public Water Access Site, Pokegama Lake, Wood Tick Public Water Access Site and Pokegama Lake , Casper Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.
OpenStreetMap shows 4 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.
Yes. We list 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.
Pokegama Lake touches Harris, Cohasset, Deer Lake and Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota.
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