Skipper Lake
About Skipper Lake
Skipper Lake is a 107-acre lake near Maple Hill in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.5 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. Skipper Lake #1 is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Skipper Lake
- 107 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Maple Hill
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 9.5 feet
- Camping close to the water at Skipper Lake #1
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 107 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 40 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: Skipper Lake #1
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
Skipper Lake #1 is mapped on or near Skipper 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 Skipper Lake?
Skipper Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Maple Hill. It covers 107 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Skipper Lake?
Skipper Lake covers 107 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Skipper Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Skipper Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Skipper Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Skipper Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Skipper 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 Skipper Lake?
Yes. Skipper Lake #1 is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.