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type: compare
title: "Trout Lake vs North Star Lake"
county: "Itasca"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/trout-lake-vs-north-star-lake
---

# Trout Lake vs North Star Lake

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

| | [Trout Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/trout-lake) | [North Star Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/north-star-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 75/100 | 74/100 |
| Nearest town | Coleraine | Marcell |
| Surface area | 1,862 acres | 832 acres |
| Max depth | 135 ft | 90 ft |
| Shoreline | 13.9 mi | 10.2 mi |
| Water clarity | 16.2 ft | 14.6 ft |
| Public access | 4 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 15 | 13 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | Yes |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | flowering rush, zebra mussel | zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/trout-lake-vs-north-star-lake)*