---
type: lake
name: "East Bearskin Lake"
county: "Cook"
nearest_town: "Grand Marais"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 593
max_depth_ft: 66
latitude: 48.04267
longitude: -90.36335
lake_score: 77
dnr_lake_id: "16014600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/east-bearskin-lake
---

# East Bearskin Lake

Lake in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais

- **Surface Area**: 593 acres
- **Max Depth**: 66 ft
- **Shoreline**: 13.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 77/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

East Bearskin Lake is a 593-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 66 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. East Bearskin Lake #2 and East Bearskin Lake #3 are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground

### Campgrounds

- East Bearskin Lake #2
- East Bearskin Lake #3
- East Bearskin Lake #1
- East Bearskin Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Flour Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/flour-lake) - 1.2 miles, 330 acres
- [Crocodile Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/crocodile-lake) - 1.7 miles, 295 acres
- [Moon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/moon-lake) - 1.7 miles, 148 acres
- [Aspen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/aspen-lake) - 2.3 miles, 141 acres
- [Caribou Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/caribou-lake-grand-marais) - 3.2 miles, 462 acres
- [Alder Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/alder-lake) - 3.2 miles, 529 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.04267,-90.36335)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=16014600)
- [All lakes in Cook County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/east-bearskin-lake)*