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Kinney Lake

Kinney, Minnesota — St. Louis County.

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43Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 107070806).

Location & fast facts

Where Kinney Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Kinney Lake.

Fast facts

About Kinney Lake

  • County: St. Louis
  • Town: Kinney
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 177 mi from Minneapolis and 58 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. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch and Green sunfish
  • Camping. 6 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • 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)

160 ftMaximum depth
45Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Green sunfish, Rainbow smelt, Rainbow trout, Walleye, White sucker, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 7 of 45 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Kinney Lake (DOW 69078100), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Kinney Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Kinney Mine Pit Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Kinney Mine Pit Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Kinney

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 107070806), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Kinney Lake

We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Kinney Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

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: 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 (47.5113, -92.7200). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Kinney 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 Kinney 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

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Kinney Mine Pit Public Water Access SiteKinneyKinney TownshipTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp5 trailer—Fishing, Boating
    Restroom    		47.5134, -92.7272

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Kinney Lake

    How big is Kinney Lake?

    Kinney Lake covers about 43 acres in Kinney, Minnesota (St. Louis County).

    How deep is Kinney Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 160 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Kinney Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, Green sunfish, Rainbow smelt and White sucker.

    Is there a public boat launch on Kinney Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Kinney Mine Pit Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Kinney Lake?

    Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Kinney Lake?

    Kinney Lake touches Kinney in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

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