Meeds Lake
About Meeds Lake
Meeds Lake is a 351-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 41 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.5 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. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Meeds Lake
- 351 acres, up to 41 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 7.5 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 351 acres
- Max depth
- 41 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 142 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 (3 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
3 campgrounds are mapped on or near Meeds 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 Meeds Lake?
Meeds Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 351 acres and reaches 41 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Meeds Lake?
Meeds Lake covers 351 acres with about 8.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 41 feet.
What fish can you catch at Meeds Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Meeds Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Meeds Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Meeds Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Meeds 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 Meeds Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.