Toe Lake
About Toe Lake
Toe Lake is a 169-acre lake near Buyck in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 57 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Toe Lake
- 169 acres, up to 57 feet deep, near Buyck
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 13.1 feet — very clear
- 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
- 169 acres
- Max depth
- 57 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 13.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 41 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
- 2 carry-in accesses
- Camping (1 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
1 campground is mapped on or near Toe 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 Toe Lake?
Toe Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Buyck. It covers 169 acres and reaches 57 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Toe Lake?
Toe Lake covers 169 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 57 feet.
What fish can you catch at Toe Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Toe Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Toe Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Toe Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Toe 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 Toe Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.