Grand Lake
About Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a 1,665-acre lake near Twig in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 8.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2019.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the township and Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Grand Lake
- 1,665 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Twig
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the township and Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 10.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township, Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,665 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,510 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 public boat launches (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- March 26, 2012
- Latest
- May 1, 2008
- Most recent
- April 21, 2020
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Little Grand Lake
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1.5 miles away
Long Lake
8 out of 100 Lake ScoreSt. Louis · Twig109 acres
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Caribou Lake
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4.5 miles away
Pike Lake
71 out of 100 Lake ScoreSt. Louis · Hermantown488 acres
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64 out of 100 Lake ScoreSt. Louis · Duluth3,259 acres
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28 out of 100 Lake ScoreSt. Louis · Independence (St. Louis)161 acres
8.4 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grand Lake?
Grand Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Twig. It covers 1,665 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Grand Lake?
Grand Lake covers 1,665 acres with about 8.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Grand Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Grand Lake?
Yes. Grand Lake has 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the township and Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Grand Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Grand 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 Grand Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Grand Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Grand Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 26, 2012 and the latest is May 1, 2008.