Coe Lake
About Coe Lake
Coe Lake is a 54-acre lake near Makinen in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Coe Lake
- 54 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Makinen
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 54 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 4 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coe Lake?
Coe Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Makinen. It covers 54 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Coe Lake?
Coe Lake covers 54 acres with about 1.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Coe Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Coe Lake?
Yes. Coe Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Coe Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Coe 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.
Is Coe Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Coe Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.