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Buck Lake

lakeSt. Louis County, Minnesota · near Burntside Lake208 acres16 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Buck Lake

Buck Lake is a 208-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 19 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.1 miles of shoreline.

The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.

No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. 4 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Buck Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 208 acres, up to 19 feet deep, near Burntside Lake
  • No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
No public access on record
Launch fee
—

Conditions

Surface area
208 acres
Max depth
19 ft
Shoreline
6.1 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
208 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

  • Camping (4 mapped)

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

4 campgrounds are mapped on or near Buck 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.

Backcountry sites

Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.

Activities

Camping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buck Lake?

Buck Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Burntside Lake. It covers 208 acres and reaches 19 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Buck Lake?

Buck Lake covers 208 acres with about 6.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 19 feet.

What fish can you catch at Buck Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Buck Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on Buck Lake?

No. The DNR lists no public water access on Buck Lake.

Can you swim at Buck Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Buck 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 Buck Lake?

Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.