Caribou Lake
Cook County · Near Grand Marais
0.72 mi²
area
65 ft
max depth
8.1 mi
shoreline
14
campsites
Caribou is a 462-acre lake near Grand Marais with mostly deep, open water reaching 65 feet. The lake holds 14 campsites and offers access to Little Caribou and Deer via portages ranging from 25 to 106 rods. The shortest entry is the 25-rod easy portage to Little Caribou, while the longest carry to Clearwater spans 106 rods and is considered difficult. Note that spiny waterfleas are present in this lake.
Invasive species reported: spiny waterflea
Portages (5)
- Deer · 28 rods
- Clearwater · 106 rods
- Little Caribou · 25 rods
- Clearwater · 118 rods
- Clearwater · 386 rods
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Caribou Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.