Musquash Lake
About Musquash Lake
Musquash Lake is a 131-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 26 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including splake. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Musquash Lake
- 131 acres, up to 26 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: splake
- Average water clarity around 9.9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 131 acres
- Max depth
- 26 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 66 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
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
- 2
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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 Musquash Lake?
Musquash Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 131 acres and reaches 26 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Musquash Lake?
Musquash Lake covers 131 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 26 feet.
What fish can you catch at Musquash Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Splake. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Musquash Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Musquash Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Musquash 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 Musquash Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Musquash Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.