Trout Lake
Trout Lake is a deep, 258-acre lake a short drive from the Lake Superior shoreline. This is a busy lake, so expect company when visiting.
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General Information
Dispersed Camping
Access to the 1 site is a carry down on the North West side of the lake. The site has a fire ring and a latrine.
15 April
When visiting, please remember
- Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste.
- Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes.
- You will need to pack out your garbage.
- Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Minnesota State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
Address: 2020 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: (218) 387-1750
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed weekends. No BWCAW permit issuance and no Eastern National Forest Interpretative Association retail sales products. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.87384742
Longitude: -90.17796851
Directions
From Colvill
- Head north on MN-61 for 2.6 miles
- Turn left onto County Road 14 for 3.8 miles
- Turn right onto Trout Lake Road for 4.2 miles
- Turn right onto Forest Route 308 for .9 miles
Parking
There is public parking for 4 vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Fish species: brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, tullibee (cisco), yellow perch, white sucker, blacknose shiner, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, common shiner, creek chub, fathead minnow, finescale dace, golden shiner, Iowa darter, longnose dace, mottled sculpin, northern pearl dace, northern redbelly dace, rainbow smelt, sculpin, slimy sculpin
Recreation Groups
Many lakes in the Gunflint Ranger District have boat ramps and docks suitable for launching a trailered boat. These lakes are open for use by motoriz