Pokegama Lake Real Estate & Homes for Sale
The flagship Grand Rapids lake. Big, deep, and clear, with four connected basins and a mix of year-round homes up to the premium tier. Pokegama Lake sits adjacent to grand rapids. I'm Malcolm Wallaker, a Grand Rapids Realtor with 223 career sales across Northern Minnesota. Call or text (218) 259-9837 for current comps.
Pokegama Lake at a glance
| Size | ~6,600 acres |
|---|---|
| Max depth | ~100 ft |
| Fish species | Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, jumbo perch |
| From Grand Rapids | Adjacent to Grand Rapids |
| County | Itasca |
Figures are approximate. Confirm against MN DNR LakeFinder before relying on them for a purchase.
Living on Pokegama Lake
Pokegama is the lake people picture when they decide to move to Grand Rapids. Four connected basins give it variety (quiet bays, big open water, island shoreline), and its depth keeps the water clear and the fishing honest. The Pokegama Golf Club sits right off the lake, and much of the shoreline is year-round homes rather than seasonal cabins.
The market runs wide, from modest older cabins on smaller frontage up to premium year-round homes at the top of the Itasca County market. Frontage quality and elevation drive price more than the house does. Properties here move faster than on any other lake I work.
Pokegama Lake questions buyers ask
How much is lakefront property on Pokegama Lake?
Pokegama spans the widest price range in the Grand Rapids area, from older cabins on modest frontage to premium year-round homes toward the top of the Itasca County market. Frontage feet, elevation, and water depth off the dock drive price more than square footage. Call me at (218) 259-9837 for current comps. I quote real numbers, not Zestimates.
Can you live year-round on Pokegama Lake?
Yes. Pokegama is the best year-round lake in the area, full stop. It sits essentially adjacent to Grand Rapids, so you keep schools, Grand Itasca hospital, and shopping within minutes. Much of the shoreline is full-time homes, and roads are maintained accordingly.
Is Pokegama Lake good for fishing?
Pokegama holds walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and jumbo perch, with enough depth and structure to fish well through summer. It gets more boat traffic than remote lakes, so serious anglers work early mornings and the less-traveled basins.
How deep is Pokegama Lake?
Pokegama is one of the deeper lakes in the immediate Grand Rapids area. Verify the exact figure on MN DNR LakeFinder. The depth is why the water stays clear and why it supports a strong multi-species fishery.
Who sells homes on Pokegama Lake?
I do. Malcolm Wallaker, Pemberton Real Estate, Grand Rapids. Pokegama transactions are a core part of my 223 career sales, and I track the lake closely enough to know what's coming to market before it lists. Call or text (218) 259-9837.