Gun Lake
About Gun Lake
Gun Lake is a 341-acre lake near Winton in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 57 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.7 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. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Gun Lake
- 341 acres, up to 57 feet deep, near Winton
- 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
- 341 acres
- Max depth
- 57 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 101 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 (3 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
3 campgrounds are mapped on or near Gun 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.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gun Lake?
Gun Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Winton. It covers 341 acres and reaches 57 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Gun Lake?
Gun Lake covers 341 acres with about 6.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 57 feet.
What fish can you catch at Gun Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Gun Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Gun Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Gun Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Gun 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 Gun Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.