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Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota

Upper Red Lake: West

A 119,294-acre lake, reaching 15 ft deep in Beltrami County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Upper Red Lake: West is a public lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota that covers about 119,294 acres and reaches roughly 15 ft at its deepest. At that size there is room for a wake-boat lap when the water is open and rules permit.

No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.

This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. Minnesota sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.

Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upper Red Lake: West is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.

Upper Red Lake: West covers roughly 119,294 acres and reaches about 15 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.