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Trout Lake

Trout Lake · Taconite, Minnesota — Itasca County.

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1,810Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 80004215).

Location & fast facts

Where Trout Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Trout Lake.

Fast facts

About Trout Lake

  • County: Itasca
  • Shore towns: Trout Lake, Taconite
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 158 mi from Minneapolis and 70 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, Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass
  • Camping. 10 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (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)

135 ftMaximum depth
1,862Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Brown bullhead, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Tullibee (cisco), Walleye, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 438 of 1,862 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Trout Lake (DOW 31021600), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Trout Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Kom-On-in Beach Campground (campground)Trout Lake (N) Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1Trout Lake, Kom-on-in Beach Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)2Trout Lake, Longyear Park Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)31 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Trout Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Trout Lake
  2. 2Trout Lake, Kom-on-in Beach Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Trout Lake
  3. 3Trout Lake, Longyear Park Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Trout Lake

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 80004215), 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 Trout Lake

We found 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Trout Lake, 3 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.

4 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 (47.2600, -93.4071). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Trout 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 Trout 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

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

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Trout Lake (N) Public Water Access SiteTrout LakeCity of ColeraineTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock17 trailer—Fishing, Boating
    Restroom
    47.2880, -93.4193
    Trout Lake, Kom-on-in Beach Public Water Access SiteTrout LakeGreenway Lions Club, Greenway TownshipTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock4 trailer—Fishing, Boating
    Restroom
    47.2449, -93.3845
    Trout Lake, Longyear Park Public Water Access SiteTrout LakeCity of ColeraineTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock5 trailer—Fishing, Boating47.2860, -93.4264

    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 Trout Lake

    How big is Trout Lake?

    Trout Lake covers about 1,810 acres in Trout Lake and Taconite, Minnesota (Itasca County).

    How deep is Trout Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 135 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Trout Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Tullibee (cisco), Pumpkinseed and Rock bass and 5 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on Trout Lake?

    Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Trout Lake (N) Public Water Access Site, Trout Lake, Longyear Park Public Water Access Site and Trout Lake, Kom-on-in Beach Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Trout Lake?

    Yes. We list 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Trout Lake?

    Trout Lake touches Trout Lake and Taconite in Itasca County, Minnesota.

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