---
type: lake
name: "Homer Lake"
county: "Cook"
nearest_town: "Lutsen"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 434
max_depth_ft: 22
latitude: 47.90309
longitude: -90.68505
lake_score: 59
dnr_lake_id: "16040600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/homer-lake
---

# Homer Lake

Lake in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen

- **Surface Area**: 434 acres
- **Max Depth**: 22 ft
- **Shoreline**: 12.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 59/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Homer Lake is a 434-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.9 feet. Access is by portage through Superior National Forest; most lakes reached this way lie in or beside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where an entry permit is required.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. A 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
- **Wilderness permit**: BWCAW entry permit required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Canoe Tripping, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Rock Bass, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [East Pipe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/east-pipe-lake) - 1.2 miles, 105 acres
- [Star Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/star-lake) - 1.8 miles, 107 acres
- [Juno Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/juno-lake) - 1.9 miles, 216 acres
- [Vern Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/vern-lake) - 2 miles, 123 acres
- [Pipe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/pipe-lake) - 2.1 miles, 285 acres
- [Brule Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/brule-lake) - 2.5 miles, 4,327 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.90309,-90.68505)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=16040600)
- [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/homer-lake)*