---
type: lake
name: "Trout Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Tower"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 7425
max_depth_ft: 98
latitude: 47.97317
longitude: -92.3194
lake_score: 73
dnr_lake_id: "69049800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/trout-lake
---

# Trout Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Tower

- **Surface Area**: 7,425 acres
- **Max Depth**: 98 ft
- **Shoreline**: 68.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Carry-in access only
- **Lake Score**: 73/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Trout Lake is a 7,425-acre lake near Tower in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 98 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 68.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.6 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 38 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Carry-in access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 10
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Merritt Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/merritt-lake) - 1.9 miles, 198 acres
- [Little Trout Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/little-trout-lake) - 2.5 miles, 528 acres
- [Oriniack Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/oriniack-lake) - 2.5 miles, 744 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/pine-lake) - 4 miles, 830 acres
- [Gowan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/gowan-lake) - 4.3 miles, 134 acres
- [Chad Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/chad-lake) - 4.4 miles, 265 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.97317,-92.3194)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69049800)
- [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/trout-lake)*