Grace Lake
About Grace Lake
Grace Lake is a 433-acre lake near Forest Center in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2012.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 8 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Grace Lake
- 433 acres, up to 16 feet deep, near Forest Center
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass
- Average water clarity around 8 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Permit or fee required
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 433 acres
- Max depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 297 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
- Recorded accesses require a permit or fee
Facilities
- 3 carry-in accesses
- Camping (8 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- 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
- 4
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2012
- 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.
Camping & Reservations
8 campgrounds are mapped on or near Grace Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grace Lake?
Grace Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Forest Center. It covers 433 acres and reaches 16 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Grace Lake?
Grace Lake covers 433 acres with about 8.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 16 feet.
What fish can you catch at Grace Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Grace Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Grace Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Grace 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 Grace Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Grace Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Grace Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.