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South Temperance Lake

lakeCook County, Minnesota · near Lutsen214 acres32 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About South Temperance Lake

South Temperance Lake is a 214-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 10.1 miles of shoreline.

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. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to South Temperance Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 214 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Lutsen
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses

Conditions

Surface area
214 acres
Max depth
24 ft
Shoreline
10.1 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
151 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 (1 mapped)

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

1 campground is mapped on or near South Temperance 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.

Backcountry sites

Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.

Activities

PaddlingCamping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Temperance Lake?

South Temperance Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen. It covers 214 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.

How big and how deep is South Temperance Lake?

South Temperance Lake covers 214 acres with about 10.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.

What fish can you catch at South Temperance Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for South Temperance Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on South Temperance Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at South Temperance Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at South Temperance 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 South Temperance Lake?

Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.