Lake

Mountain Lake

Cook County, Minnesota

Mountain Lake covers about 1,993 acres in Cook County, near Grand Marais, on the Canadian border (shared with Ontario). The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 210 ft. DNR fish surveys list Lake Trout, among other species.

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Surface area1,993 acres

Max depth210 ft

Shoreline36 mi

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Lake Trout●●●○○

Deep, cold water. Downriggers or vertical jigging.

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

More public accessPublic
See the MN DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Mountain Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

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Local tips

Ontario waters need an Ontario fishing license. Know where the border is before you fish.
Check the MN DNR LakeFinder page for the latest survey, map and regulations.
Minnesota law requires you to clean, drain and dry your boat and gear to stop invasive species.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.