Kinogami Lake
About Kinogami Lake
Kinogami Lake is an 111-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2013.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Kinogami Lake
- 111 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Lutsen
- 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, muskellunge, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 7.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Permit or fee required
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 111 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.5 ft
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
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2013
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kinogami Lake?
Kinogami Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen. It covers 111 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Kinogami Lake?
Kinogami Lake covers 111 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Kinogami Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Kinogami Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Kinogami Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Kinogami 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 Kinogami Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Kinogami Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.