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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Caribou Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Caribou Lake
In Cook County, Minnesota, Caribou Lake covers about 720 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 11.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,370 ft above sea level. Grand Marais is about 14 miles east.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. 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
2 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 7:05 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Caribou Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 14 mi east
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Questions about Caribou Lake
What fish are in Caribou Lake?
Lakes like Caribou 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 Caribou 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 Caribou Lake?
About 720 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Caribou Lake?
Grand Marais is about 14 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Caribou 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.
Caribou Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
