Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres Fishing
Beltrami County, 2,256 acres, 23 feet deep.
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Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres in numbers
In Beltrami County, Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres spreads across 2,256 acres as a lake. It reaches 23 feet at its deepest point, with an average of 10 feet. Water shallower than 15 feet makes up 1,546 acres, or 69%. Census data put Tenstrike nearest, around 2 miles away. The Bemidji DNR fisheries crew handles surveys here.
Expect walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass, going by DNR survey records. Public use comes through 1 public water access. A standard survey on July 13, 2020 is the newest on file. At 4.53 walleye per gill net, the catch ran above the 1.0-3.2 normal range.
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Read each row against its normal range; data from the standard survey on July 13, 2020.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 68 | 4.53 | 1.0-3.2 | 1.5 | 1.0-2.1 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 3 | 0.2 | 0.3-1.1 | 3.37 | 1.2-3.4 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 162 | 10.8 | 3.6-11.0 | 1.34 | 1.3-2.3 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 31 | 2.07 | 1.56 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 294 | 19.6 | 3.8-22.8 | 0.1 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 8 | 0.53 | 0.5-3.3 | 0.07 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 5 | 0.33 | 1.0-10.5 | 0.7 | 0.2-0.3 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.07 | 0.7-4.3 | 0.24 | 0.2-0.6 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 167 | 11.13 | 0.43 | ||
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 76 | 5.07 | 4.0-28.1 | 0.27 | 0.1-0.3 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 5 | 0.33 | 0.3-0.9 | 2.58 | 0.6-1.5 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 3 | 0.2 | 0.2-0.6 | 1.44 | 0.2-1.0 |
What the Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres gill nets held
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
DNR notes on Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
“Gull Lake is a 2,256-acre, moderately developed lake located in southern Beltrami County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Bemidji, MN.”
“Gull has a mean depth of 10 feet and a maximum depth of 23 feet.”
“Aquatic vegetation is abundant in this productive shallow lake basin.”
“An Aquatic Management Area (AMA) is located on the western shore, just north of and adjacent to the public boat access.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Gull Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Trailering a boat to Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
- Gull Lake Access near Tenstrike1 ramp, 11 trailer stalls, 2 docks, toilet, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Landings neighboring Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
- Sandy Lake Access near TenstrikeSandy, 4 miles northwest
- Three Island Lake Access near Turtle RiverThree Island, 4 miles southwest
- Medicine Lake AccessMedicine, 4 miles north
- Turtle River Lake (N) AccessTurtle River, 5 miles south
- Blackduck Lake, West AccessBlackduck, 5 miles northeast
- Turtle River Lake (W) AccessTurtle River, 6 miles south
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
The Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres basin
Secchi disk readings on Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres number 2, the first in 2009.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Gauge readings for Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
Gauge readers send the DNR the Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres readings; the newest is shown with its date.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres fish list
The list for Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres follows the DNR LakeFinder record of fish caught in surveys over the last ten years or the latest survey.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Keeping walleye and panfish from Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
These Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres rules take precedence over statewide limits.
| Species | Regulation | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sunfish | Daily limit five. |
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
Zone rows for Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres: North-central Zone.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Lakes near Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres | 2,256 | 23 | 1 | 4.53 | |
| Sandy Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County | 4 miles northwest | 261 | 32 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Medicine Lake, Beltrami County | 4 miles north | 461 | 44 | 1 | 1.78 |
| Carter Lake | 4 miles southeast | 31 | 69 | 0 | 1 |
| Upper Lindgren Lake | 4 miles west | 41 | 43 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Nelson Lake, Beltrami County | 5 miles east | 31 | 30 | 0 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Near Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres on the map
Lakes neighboring Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
- Sandy Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County4 miles northwest
- Medicine Lake, Beltrami County4 miles north
- Carter Lake4 miles southeast
- Upper Lindgren Lake4 miles west
- Nelson Lake, Beltrami County5 miles east
Where to grab leeches near Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
- Trapper's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 6 miles
- Venture Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 8 miles
- Timberline Sports, Incsporting goods store, Blackduck, 9 miles
- Northwoods Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 12 miles
- Northwoods Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 14 miles
- Kenkatch Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 14 miles
Guide trips on Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
- Seagull Creek Fishing Campopen water guide / launch, Saganaga / Seagull lakes, (218) 388-9929
Lodging towns close to Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
- Tenstrike2 miles
- Turtle River6 miles
- Blackduck9 miles
Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres county pages
- Beltrami Countyseat: Bemidji
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What Minnesota anglers ask about Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres
Where in Minnesota is Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
Beltrami County holds it, managed from the Bemidji fisheries office, about 2 miles from Tenstrike.
How many acres does LakeFinder list for Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
About 2,256 acres, 23 feet at the deepest.
How many accesses does Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres have?
1 public access, including Gull Lake Access near Tenstrike.
Which fish has the DNR found in Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
DNR surveys list walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed.
How many walleye did the DNR net in Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
On July 13, 2020, a standard survey. walleye ran 4.53 per gill net.
What are the limits on Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
Sunfish: Daily limit five.
What does a license for Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres cost?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
When does the ice go out on Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
About 9.8 feet of clarity on average.
Which shop is nearest Gull Lake near Tenstrike, Beltrami County, 2,256 acres?
Try Trapper's Bait Shop, around 6 miles off.
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