Lakes in Koochiching County, Minnesota
7 lakes in Koochiching County, ranked by Lake Score.
Koochiching County has 7 lakes in this directory covering about 1,644 acres of water. The largest is Rat Root Lake at 734 acres, and the deepest on record is Dark Lake at 50 feet. 5 have a public boat launch and 1 has a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, walleye, and largemouth bass.
Clear Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · Gemmell89 acres
Dark Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · Gemmell120 acres
Bartlett Lake
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · Northome304 acres
Seretha Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · Northome57 acres
Battle Lake
37 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · Northome286 acres
Moose Lake
37 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · Littlefork54 acres
Rat Root Lake
27 out of 100 Lake ScoreKoochiching · International Falls734 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Koochiching County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 7 lakes in Koochiching County — those of roughly 100 acres or more (plus smaller lakes with public access and a fishery) in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. The county has more small, unnamed and private basins that are not listed.
What is the largest lake in Koochiching County?
Rat Root Lake is the largest at 734 acres, near International Falls.
What is the deepest lake in Koochiching County?
Dark Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 50 feet.
What fish can you catch in Koochiching County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, walleye, and largemouth bass in Koochiching County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.