---
type: lake
name: "Jeanette Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Buyck"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 612
max_depth_ft: 15
latitude: 48.1395
longitude: -92.28927
lake_score: 53
dnr_lake_id: "69045600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/jeanette-lake
---

# Jeanette Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Buyck

- **Surface Area**: 612 acres
- **Max Depth**: 15 ft
- **Shoreline**: 9.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 53/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Jeanette Lake is a 612-acre lake near Buyck in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, and burbot. 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 2024.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. Lake Jeanette Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Lake Jeanette Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Burbot, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Pauline Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/pauline-lake) - 2.2 miles, 63 acres
- [Astrid Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/astrid-lake) - 2.7 miles, 120 acres
- [Upper Pauness Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/upper-pauness-lake) - 4 miles, 192 acres
- [Lower Pauness Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/lower-pauness-lake) - 4.3 miles, 171 acres
- [Shell Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/shell-lake) - 5.8 miles, 493 acres
- [Picket Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/picket-lake) - 5.8 miles, 317 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.1395,-92.28927)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69045600)
- [All lakes in St. Louis County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/jeanette-lake)*