Best Lakes in Cook County
The top 15 of 171 lakes in Cook County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Gunflint Lake
86 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais4,009 acres
4,009 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Flour Lake
83 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais330 acres
330 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Sea Gull Lake
80 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais3,958 acres
3,958 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Saganaga Lake
79 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais18,767 acres
18,767 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.East Bearskin Lake
77 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais593 acres
593 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.McFarland Lake
76 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Hovland386 acres
386 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.Greenwood Lake
75 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais2,043 acres
2,043 acres · Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass
8.Loon Lake
75 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais1,095 acres
1,095 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Hungry Jack Lake
71 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais474 acres
474 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
10.Brule Lake
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais4,327 acres
4,327 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
11.Clearwater Lake
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais1,344 acres
1,344 acres · Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
12.Pine Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Hovland2,122 acres
2,122 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
13.Devil Track Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais1,876 acres
1,876 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
14.Moose Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Hovland1,026 acres
1,026 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
15.Bearskin Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreCook · Grand Marais509 acres
509 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Cook County?
Gunflint Lake has the highest Lake Score in Cook County at 86 out of 100, followed by Flour Lake and Sea Gull Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.