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Lynx Lake

lakeSt. Louis County, Minnesota · near Crane Lake291 acres43 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Lynx Lake

Lynx Lake is a 291-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 85 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.9 feet.

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. 8 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Lynx Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 291 acres, up to 85 feet deep, near Crane Lake
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Average water clarity around 9.9 feet
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses
Managed by
US Forest Service

Conditions

Surface area
291 acres
Max depth
85 ft
Shoreline
4.8 mi
Water clarity
9.9 ft
Shallows (under 15 ft)
15 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 (8 mapped)

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
  • Quiet paddling
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

8 campgrounds are mapped on or near Lynx 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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Upper Pauness Lake

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Oyster Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lynx Lake?

Lynx Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 291 acres and reaches 85 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Lynx Lake?

Lynx Lake covers 291 acres with about 4.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 85 feet.

What fish can you catch at Lynx Lake?

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

Is there a public boat launch on Lynx Lake?

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

Can you swim at Lynx Lake?

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

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