Fourteen Lake
About Fourteen Lake
Fourteen Lake is a 386-acre lake near Buhl in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Fourteen Lake
- 386 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Buhl
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 386 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 386 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- 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
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Fourteen Lake?
Fourteen Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Buhl. It covers 386 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fourteen Lake?
Fourteen Lake covers 386 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fourteen Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Fourteen Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Fourteen Lake.
Can you swim at Fourteen Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Fourteen 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 Fourteen Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Fourteen Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.