Flour Lake vs Sea Gull Lake
Two of the top-scoring lakes in Cook County, Minnesota, side by side.
Sea Gull Lake is the larger of the two at 3,958 acres against 330 for Flour Lake. On our rankings, Sea Gull Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Flour Lake comes out ahead for swimming, Sea Gull Lake comes out ahead for boating, Sea Gull Lake comes out ahead for camping, Flour Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Sea Gull Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.
| Measure | Flour Lake | Sea Gull Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Score | 83 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Nearest town | Grand Marais | Grand Marais |
| Surface area | 330 acres | 3,958 acres |
| Max depth | 75 ft | 145 ft |
| Shoreline | 8.5 mi | 75 mi |
| Water clarity | 15.4 ft | 15.1 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 8 | 9 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Lake Trout |
| Stocked | Yes | No |
| Special regulations | Yes | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | spiny waterflea | spiny waterflea |
Which lake is better for…
- FishingSea Gull Lake
- SwimmingFlour Lake
- BoatingSea Gull Lake
- CampingSea Gull Lake
- PaddlingFlour Lake
- Ice FishingSea Gull Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Flour Lake or Sea Gull Lake?
Sea Gull Lake is bigger at 3,958 acres; Flour Lake covers 330 acres.
Which is deeper, Flour Lake or Sea Gull Lake?
Sea Gull Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 145 feet against 75 feet.
Is Flour Lake or Sea Gull Lake better for fishing?
Sea Gull Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Flour Lake lists 8 species and Sea Gull Lake lists 9.