Binagami Lake
About Binagami Lake
Binagami Lake is an 117-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 21 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including walleye and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Binagami Lake
- 117 acres, up to 21 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 7.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 117 acres
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.4 ft
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 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Binagami Lake?
Binagami Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 117 acres and reaches 21 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Binagami Lake?
Binagami Lake covers 117 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 21 feet.
What fish can you catch at Binagami Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Binagami Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Binagami Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Binagami 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 Binagami Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Binagami Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.