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Devil Track Lake

West Cook, Minnesota — Cook County.

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1,828Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120020635).

Location & fast facts

Where Devil Track Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Devil Track Lake.

Fast facts

About Devil Track Lake

  • County: Cook
  • Town: West Cook
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 239 mi from Minneapolis and 106 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 3 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass and Bluegill
  • Camping. 45 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Spiny waterflea recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

50 ftMaximum depth
1,876Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Bluegill, Green sunfish, Lake whitefish, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, White sucker, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 626 of 1,876 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Devil Track Lake (DOW 16014300), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Devil Track Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Devil Track Lake Campground (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Devil Track Lake Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)3Devil Track Lake Public Water Access Site (Cartop / walk-in)41 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-in Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · West Cook
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch · West Cook
  3. 3Devil Track Lake Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · West Cook
  4. 4Devil Track Lake Public Water Access Site
    Cartop / walk-in · West Cook

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120020635), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Devil Track Lake

We found 45 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Devil Track Lake, 9 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (47.8229, -90.4204). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Devil Track Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Devil Track Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    4 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampWest Cook—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.8264, -90.3836
    Boat rampWest Cook—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.8261, -90.3800
    Devil Track Lake Public Water Access SiteWest CookDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock8 trailer—Fishing, Boating
    Restroom
    47.8302, -90.4523
    Devil Track Lake Public Water Access SiteWest CookDNR Division of Parks and TrailsCarry-in (hand launch)3 car—Fishing, Boating47.8269, -90.4294

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Devil Track Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Devil Track Lake

    How big is Devil Track Lake?

    Devil Track Lake covers about 1,828 acres in West Cook, Minnesota (Cook County).

    How deep is Devil Track Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 50 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Devil Track Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Lake whitefish, Pumpkinseed, Green sunfish and White sucker.

    Is there a public boat launch on Devil Track Lake?

    Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Devil Track Lake Public Water Access Site, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Devil Track Lake?

    Yes. We list 45 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 9 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Devil Track Lake?

    Devil Track Lake touches West Cook in Cook County, Minnesota.

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