Pine Lake
About Pine Lake
Pine Lake is an 830-acre lake near Soudan in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 18.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2011.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 10 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Pine Lake
- 830 acres, up to 18 feet deep, near Soudan
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 830 acres
- Max depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 18.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 4 ft
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 carry-in accesses
- Camping (10 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2011
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Camping & Reservations
10 campgrounds are mapped on or near Pine 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 Pine Lake?
Pine Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Soudan. It covers 830 acres and reaches 18 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pine Lake?
Pine Lake covers 830 acres with about 18.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pine Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Pine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pine 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 Pine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Pine Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.