Four Mile Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
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How big is Four Mile Lake?
How deep is Four Mile Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Four Mile Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Central Mudminnow, Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Four Mile Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Four Mile Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Four Mile Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Four Mile Lake is located about 10 miles northwest of Tofte and has a US Forest Service rustic campground with a concrete log boat ramp off the Four Mile Grade (Forest Service 170) that provides public access. The lake has brown bog-stained water and covers an area of 593 acres with a maximum depth of less than 20 feet. Shallow rocks extend out from shore in some areas and boaters should use caution when navigating the lake. Anglers primarily target Walleye, although other popular species present include Black Crappie, and Northern Pike. The current fish community is sustained by natural processes that regulate the populations of each species.
Walleye catch was 12.1 per gill net in 2021, which is similar to previous surveys of the lake dating back several decades. The average size of Walleye sampled was 13.6 inches and 0.92 pounds with the largest fish measuring about 26 inches long. Growth is considered normal for Finland area lakes with Walleye reaching 14.2 inches at age-5. Age analysis found year classes from each of the past several years. Results of the survey indicate natural reproduction continues to provide anglers with a good opportunity to catch and harvest a Walleye.
Black Crappie are another popular species targeted by anglers in Four Mile Lake. Historic surveys dating back to the 1980's have captured a low number of individuals. This is fairly typical of crappie populations in the Finland area that are low density and maintained through sporadic recruitment of year classes that are produced frequently enough to sustain the fishery. Catches from standard fisheries gear do not accurately reflect the angling opportunities for this species on this lake.
Northern Pike are also available to anglers and were captured at a rate of 1.0 per gill net in 2021. Net catches have been below the normal range for similar lakes in each of the eight previous surveys of the lake. While there is not an abundant population of pike, anglers may get a chance to battle this hard fighting species when fishing on the lake.
Are there any state parks near Four Mile Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Four Mile Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Bat Lake | 1.0 mi | 27 | |
| Cedar Lake | 1.7 mi | 77 | 7 ft |
| Fox Lake | 1.7 mi | 34 | 5 ft |
| Richey Lake | 1.8 mi | 101 | 6 ft |
| Richey Lake | 1.8 mi | 101 | 6 ft |
| East Fox Lake | 2.1 mi | 21 | 18 ft |
| Pancake Lake | 2.1 mi | 12 | |
| Toohey Lake | 2.1 mi | 369 | 11 ft |
| Waffle Lake | 2.1 mi | 24 | 4 ft |
| Finger Lake | 2.3 mi | 204 | 14 ft |
