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Gowan Lake

lakeSt. Louis County, Minnesota · near Buyck134 acres30 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Gowan Lake

Gowan Lake is a 134-acre lake near Buyck in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline.

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

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Gowan Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 134 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Buyck
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses

Conditions

Surface area
134 acres
Max depth
13 ft
Shoreline
3.4 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
134 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 (1 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

1 campground is mapped on or near Gowan 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

PaddlingCamping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gowan Lake?

Gowan Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Buyck. It covers 134 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Gowan Lake?

Gowan Lake covers 134 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.

What fish can you catch at Gowan Lake?

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

Is there a public boat launch on Gowan Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at Gowan Lake?

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

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