---
type: lake
name: "Locator Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "International Falls"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 133
max_depth_ft: 52
latitude: 48.53886
longitude: -93.00704
lake_score: 52
dnr_lake_id: "69093600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/locator-lake
---

# Locator Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near International Falls

- **Surface Area**: 133 acres
- **Max Depth**: 52 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Portage access only
- **Lake Score**: 52/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Locator Lake is a 133-acre lake near International Falls in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 52 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.8 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

Public access is by portage — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. Locator Lake is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Portage access only
- **Managed by**: National Park Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground, Picnic Area

### Campgrounds

- Locator Lake

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass

## Nearby Lakes

- [Rainy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/rainy-lake) - 2.7 miles, 210,200 acres
- [Lake Kabetogama](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/lake-kabetogama) - 5.5 miles, 24,034 acres
- [Shoepack Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/shoepack-lake) - 6.5 miles, 299 acres
- [Cruiser Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/cruiser-lake) - 9.6 miles, 118 acres
- [Peary Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/peary-lake) - 10.9 miles, 116 acres
- [Rat Root Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/koochiching-county/rat-root-lake) - 13.1 miles, 734 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.53886,-93.00704)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69093600)
- [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/locator-lake)*