West Fern Lake
Cook County · Near Tofte
0.13 mi²
area
60 ft
max depth
2.2 mi
shoreline
1
campsites
West Fern is a small, sheltered 82-acre lake near Tofte with mostly deep, open water reaching 60 feet. It offers one campsite and connects by open water to Powell. Access is via easy portages: 14 rods to Powell or 37 rods to Virgin. The lake's protected character makes it suitable for paddlers seeking calm conditions.
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for West Fern Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.