Beartrack Lake
About Beartrack Lake
Beartrack Lake is a 156-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 55 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 25 feet, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 5 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Beartrack Lake
- 156 acres, up to 55 feet deep, near Crane Lake
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 18 feet — very clear
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 156 acres
- Max depth
- 55 ft
- Average depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 18 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 42 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
- 2 carry-in accesses
- Camping (5 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
5 campgrounds are mapped on or near Beartrack 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.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beartrack Lake?
Beartrack Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 156 acres and reaches 55 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Beartrack Lake?
Beartrack Lake covers 156 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 55 feet and its average depth is about 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Beartrack Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Beartrack Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Beartrack Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Beartrack Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Beartrack 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 Beartrack Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.