Flour Lake vs Saganaga Lake
Two of the top-scoring lakes in Cook County, Minnesota, side by side.
Saganaga Lake is the larger of the two at 18,767 acres against 330 for Flour Lake. On our rankings, Saganaga Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Flour Lake comes out ahead for swimming, Saganaga Lake comes out ahead for boating, Flour Lake comes out ahead for camping, Flour Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Saganaga Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.
| Measure | Flour Lake | Saganaga Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Score | 83 / 100 | 79 / 100 |
| Nearest town | Grand Marais | Grand Marais |
| Surface area | 330 acres | 18,767 acres |
| Max depth | 75 ft | 280 ft |
| Shoreline | 8.5 mi | 277 mi |
| Water clarity | 15.4 ft | 12.8 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 3 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 8 | 11 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | spiny waterflea | spiny waterflea |
Which lake is better for…
- FishingSaganaga Lake
- SwimmingFlour Lake
- BoatingSaganaga Lake
- CampingFlour Lake
- PaddlingFlour Lake
- Ice FishingSaganaga Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Flour Lake or Saganaga Lake?
Saganaga Lake is bigger at 18,767 acres; Flour Lake covers 330 acres.
Which is deeper, Flour Lake or Saganaga Lake?
Saganaga Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 280 feet against 75 feet.
Is Flour Lake or Saganaga Lake better for fishing?
Saganaga Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Flour Lake lists 8 species and Saganaga Lake lists 11.