Bouder Lake
About Bouder Lake
Bouder Lake is a 129-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2014.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Bouder Lake
- 129 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass
- Average water clarity around 4.6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 129 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 126 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 (concrete)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2014
- 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 Bouder Lake?
Bouder Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 129 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bouder Lake?
Bouder Lake covers 129 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bouder Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Bouder Lake?
Yes. Bouder Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Bouder Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bouder 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 Bouder Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Bouder Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.