---
type: lake
name: "Two Island Lake"
county: "Cook"
nearest_town: "Grand Marais"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 754
max_depth_ft: 27
latitude: 47.8735
longitude: -90.46616
lake_score: 63
dnr_lake_id: "16015600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/two-island-lake
---

# Two Island Lake

Lake in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais

- **Surface Area**: 754 acres
- **Max Depth**: 27 ft
- **Shoreline**: 13.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 9.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 63/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Two Island Lake is a 754-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. Special fishing regulations apply to smallmouth bass, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. Two Island Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Smallmouth Bass**: All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Two Island Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Dick Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/dick-lake) - 1.4 miles, 127 acres
- [Kemo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/kemo-lake) - 2.5 miles, 189 acres
- [McDonald Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/mcdonald-lake) - 2.8 miles, 86 acres
- [Ball Club Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/ball-club-lake) - 3 miles, 206 acres
- [Junco Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/junco-lake) - 3.1 miles, 41 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/pine-lake-grand-marais) - 3.1 miles, 98 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.8735,-90.46616)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=16015600)
- [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/two-island-lake)*