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type: compare
title: "Sea Gull Lake vs Saganaga Lake"
county: "Cook"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/sea-gull-lake-vs-saganaga-lake
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# Sea Gull Lake vs Saganaga Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Cook County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Sea Gull Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/sea-gull-lake) | [Saganaga Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/saganaga-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 80/100 | 79/100 |
| Nearest town | Grand Marais | Grand Marais |
| Surface area | 3,958 acres | 18,767 acres |
| Max depth | 145 ft | 280 ft |
| Shoreline | 75 mi | 277 mi |
| Water clarity | 15.1 ft | 12.8 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 3 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 9 | 11 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Lake Trout | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed |
| Stocked | No | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | Yes |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | spiny waterflea | spiny waterflea |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/sea-gull-lake-vs-saganaga-lake)*