Jack Lake
About Jack Lake
Jack Lake is an 113-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.4 feet.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 4 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Jack Lake
- 113 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Lutsen
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 6.4 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 113 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 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
- Camping (4 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
4 campgrounds are mapped on or near Jack 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 Jack Lake?
Jack Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen. It covers 113 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Jack Lake?
Jack Lake covers 113 acres with about 6.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Jack Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Jack Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Jack Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Jack Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Jack 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.
Can you camp at Jack Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.