Junco Lake
About Junco Lake
Junco Lake is a 41-acre lake near Maple Hill in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 1.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.7 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including brook trout. 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.
Plan Your Visit to Junco Lake
- 41 acres, up to 5 feet deep, near Maple Hill
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: brook trout
- Average water clarity around 2.7 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 41 acres
- Max depth
- 5 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 2.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 41 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2012
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Junco Lake?
Junco Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Maple Hill. It covers 41 acres and reaches 5 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Junco Lake?
Junco Lake covers 41 acres with about 1.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 5 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Junco Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Brook Trout. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Junco Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Junco Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Junco 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 Junco Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Junco Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.