---
type: lake
name: "Whiteface Reservoir"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Markham"
lake_type: "reservoir"
acres: 4567
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 47.31064
longitude: -92.16447
lake_score: 74
dnr_lake_id: "69037500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/whiteface-reservoir
---

# Whiteface Reservoir

Reservoir in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Markham

- **Surface Area**: 4,567 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 93 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: reservoir
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 74/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Whiteface Reservoir is a 4,567-acre reservoir near Markham in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 93 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.5 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. Special fishing regulations apply to crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.

There are 3 public boat launches (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service and county. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. Whiteface Reservoir Recreation Area and Whiteface Back Country Campsite-West are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. Ice typically goes out around April 21, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Crappie, Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground, Picnic Area

### Campgrounds

- Whiteface Reservoir Recreation Area
- Whiteface Back Country Campsite-West
- Whiteface Back Country Campsite-East

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 21
- **Years of record**: 9
- **Earliest**: 2015-04-12
- **Latest**: 2008-05-03

## Nearby Lakes

- [Linwood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/linwood-lake) - 2.2 miles, 270 acres
- [Markham Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/markham-lake) - 2.7 miles, 229 acres
- [Loon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/loon-lake-aurora) - 6.8 miles, 271 acres
- [Upper Comstock Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/upper-comstock-lake) - 6.9 miles, 267 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/long-lake-makinen) - 7.3 miles, 374 acres
- [Mud Hen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/mud-hen-lake) - 7.7 miles, 161 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.31064,-92.16447)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69037500)
- [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/whiteface-reservoir)*