Ball Club Lake
About Ball Club Lake
Ball Club Lake is a 206-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including walleye and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Ball Club Lake
- 206 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 7.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 206 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 159 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ball Club Lake?
Ball Club Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 206 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Ball Club Lake?
Ball Club Lake covers 206 acres with about 6.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Ball Club Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Ball Club Lake?
Yes. Ball Club Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Ball Club Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Ball Club Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Ball Club Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Ball Club Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.