---
type: lake
name: "Four Mile Lake"
county: "Cook"
nearest_town: "Tofte"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 593
max_depth_ft: 19.5
latitude: 47.6908
longitude: -90.96947
lake_score: 52
dnr_lake_id: "16063900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/four-mile-lake
---

# Four Mile Lake

Lake in Cook County, Minnesota, near Tofte

- **Surface Area**: 593 acres
- **Max Depth**: 20 ft
- **Shoreline**: 8.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 52/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Four Mile Lake is a 593-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. Fourmile Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

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

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Fourmile Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Richey Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/richey-lake) - 1.8 miles, 104 acres
- [Toohey Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/toohey-lake) - 2.1 miles, 369 acres
- [Finger Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/finger-lake) - 2.3 miles, 204 acres
- [Cross River](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/cross-river) - 2.7 miles, 79 acres
- [Elbow Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/elbow-lake) - 3.4 miles, 528 acres
- [Whitefish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/whitefish-lake) - 3.6 miles, 346 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.6908,-90.96947)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=16063900)
- [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/four-mile-lake)*