Section Fourteen Lake
About Section Fourteen Lake
Section Fourteen Lake is a 136-acre lake near Makinen in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Section Fourteen Lake
- 136 acres, up to 27 feet deep, near Makinen
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 136 acres
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 110 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Section Fourteen Lake?
Section Fourteen Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Makinen. It covers 136 acres and reaches 27 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Section Fourteen Lake?
Section Fourteen Lake covers 136 acres with about 3.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 27 feet.
What fish can you catch at Section Fourteen Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Section Fourteen Lake?
Yes. Section Fourteen Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Section Fourteen Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Section Fourteen 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 Section Fourteen Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Section Fourteen Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.