---
type: lake
name: "White Pine Lake"
county: "Cook"
nearest_town: "Lutsen"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 346
max_depth_ft: 10
latitude: 47.74855
longitude: -90.75162
lake_score: 60
dnr_lake_id: "16036900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/white-pine-lake
---

# White Pine Lake

Lake in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen

- **Surface Area**: 346 acres
- **Max Depth**: 10 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 60/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

White Pine Lake is a 346-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.7 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. White Pine Lake- Rustic 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**: 6
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground, Fishing Pier, Picnic Area

### Campgrounds

- White Pine Lake- Rustic Campground

## Fish Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Christine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/christine-lake) - 1.4 miles, 184 acres
- [Clara Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/clara-lake) - 2.2 miles, 388 acres
- [Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/rice-lake) - 2.7 miles, 223 acres
- [Mistletoe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/mistletoe-lake) - 2.8 miles, 145 acres
- [Holly Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/holly-lake) - 3.3 miles, 76 acres
- [Barker Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/barker-lake) - 3.6 miles, 149 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.74855,-90.75162)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=16036900)
- [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/white-pine-lake)*