---
type: lake
name: "Ram Lake"
county: "Cook"
nearest_town: "Grand Marais"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 68
max_depth_ft: 40
latitude: 47.95825
longitude: -90.44943
lake_score: 47
dnr_lake_id: "16017400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/ram-lake
---

# Ram Lake

Lake in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais

- **Surface Area**: 68 acres
- **Max Depth**: 40 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 18.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Carry-in access only
- **Lake Score**: 47/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Ram Lake is a 68-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18.6 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including lake trout and rainbow trout. 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. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Carry-in access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 3
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Bower Trout Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/bower-trout-lake) - 1.1 miles, 133 acres
- [Little Trout Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/little-trout-lake) - 1.6 miles, 127 acres
- [Vista Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/vista-lake) - 3 miles, 166 acres
- [Swan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/swan-lake) - 3.6 miles, 199 acres
- [Ball Club Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/ball-club-lake) - 3.8 miles, 206 acres
- [Kemo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/kemo-lake) - 4 miles, 189 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.95825,-90.44943)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=16017400)
- [All lakes in Cook County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/ram-lake)*