Grass Lake - Marcell Twp

Itasca County, Minnesota

Grass Lake is in Marcell Township, Minnesota, under 45 miles from Grand Rapids.

In Grand Rapids, you will find restaurants, breweries, shops, coffee houses, and more. It is conveniently home to the Grand Itasca Hospital and Grand Itasca County Airport.

The Duluth International Airport is approximately two hours away.

Hidden in the Chippewa National Forest

Located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest, Grass Lake features wooded landscapes and is home to a variety of wildlife.

You may spot loons, eagles, beavers, otters, deer, bears, or moose in the lake area. It is a great, quiet location for fishing or kayaking.

On the Water Fun

Grass Lake spans 119 acres with a maximum depth of 54 feet, offering a private retreat for nearby residents. There are no public access points, but anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, and yellow perch.

Turtle Lake, the large neighbor to Grass Lake, spans over 2,000 acres and features clear blue waters. While it is a popular location for watersports such as boating, water skiing, and fishing, it never feels overcrowded.

It is considered a premier smallmouth bass location, producing smallmouths weighing over five pounds. The lake hosts many well-known tournaments as well as local events.

Fun in the Snow

People from all over the country come to Itasca County for its variety of winter activities.

Home to so many great fishing lakes, it is called an “Ice Fisherman’s Paradise.” Snowmobiling is a popular activity on the ice, but there are many forested trails across the county.

Fat-tire biking is another way to explore the region; the Tioga Recreation Area features over 100 miles of biking trails.

Mount Itasca offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz collection, including the world-famous ruby-red slippers from the movie.

If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

Enjoy the Scenic Outdoors

Grass Lake is the perfect place for a weekend escape or a full-time residence, offering beauty, peace, and recreation.