---
type: lake
name: "Cut Foot Sioux Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Squaw Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 2771
max_depth_ft: 78
latitude: 47.50248
longitude: -94.07616
lake_score: 72
dnr_lake_id: "31085700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/cut-foot-sioux-lake
---

# Cut Foot Sioux Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Squaw Lake

- **Surface Area**: 2,771 acres
- **Max Depth**: 78 ft
- **Average Depth**: 24 ft
- **Shoreline**: 27.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 6 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 72/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Cut Foot Sioux Lake is a 2,771-acre lake near Squaw Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 78 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 24 feet, and has roughly 27.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.2 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish and walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 6 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. Williams Narrows Campground and West Seelye Bay  Campground are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with faucet snail and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 6 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 18
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.
- **Walleye**: All from 18-23" must be immediately released. One over 23" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Williams Narrows Campground
- West Seelye Bay  Campground
- East Seelye Bay Campground
- North Deer Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

faucet snail, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-cut-foot-sioux-lake) - 2.2 miles, 619 acres
- [Lake Winnibigoshish](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/lake-winnibigoshish) - 6.3 miles, 56,471 acres
- [Little Winnibigoshish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-winnibigoshish-lake) - 6.4 miles, 1,002 acres
- [Little Ball Club Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-ball-club-lake) - 6.8 miles, 185 acres
- [Portage Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/portage-lake) - 7.4 miles, 715 acres
- [Bowstring Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/bowstring-lake) - 7.8 miles, 9,528 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.50248,-94.07616)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31085700)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/cut-foot-sioux-lake)*