Pike Lake
About Pike Lake
Pike Lake is an 814-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 45 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 17.1 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, and lake whitefish. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the county and Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Pike Lake
- 814 acres, up to 45 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the county and Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, and lake whitefish
- Average water clarity around 17.1 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county, Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 814 acres
- Max depth
- 45 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 17.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 218 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
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Pike Lake?
Pike Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 814 acres and reaches 45 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pike Lake?
Pike Lake covers 814 acres with about 8.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 45 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pike Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, and Lake Whitefish. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pike Lake?
Yes. Pike Lake has 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the county and Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Pike Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pike 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 Pike Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pike Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.