The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Buckeye Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota · about 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Buckeye Lake
In Itasca County, Minnesota, Buckeye Lake covers about 1,200 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. The water sits about 1,310 ft above sea level. Coleraine is right by the lake. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 70 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- County
- Itasca County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Buckeye Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Buckeye Lake
- Coleraineon the shore
- Grand Rapidsabout 4.9 mi southwest
- Cohassetabout 7.7 mi west
- Keewatinabout 15 mi east
- Duluthnearest city, about 70 mi southeast
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Questions about Buckeye Lake
What fish are in Buckeye Lake?
Lakes like Buckeye Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Buckeye Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Buckeye Lake?
About 1,200 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Buckeye Lake?
Coleraine is on the shore; Grand Rapids is about 4.9 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Buckeye Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Buckeye Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
