Caribou Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-4 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Caribou Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Caribou Lake, MN
- How big is Caribou Lake?
- How deep is Caribou Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Caribou Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Caribou Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Caribou Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Caribou Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Caribou Lake?
How big is Caribou Lake?
How deep is Caribou Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Caribou Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Lake Whitefish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Caribou Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Caribou Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Caribou Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in the deepest basin on Caribou Lake on August 1st, 2023 to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Lake Whitefish. Based on the profile, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 13 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 39.9 feet, which was below the thermocline, at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 7.7°C (45.9°F).
TDO3 values cooler than 17.2°C indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for Lake Whitefish. Dissolved oxygen concentrations below the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for Lake Whitefish was available across a range of depths at the time of sampling during the summer of 2023. Data collected in 1977 also indicated suitable oxythermal habitat. When adequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Whitefish are not squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore do not experience higher levels of stress.
Are there any state parks near Caribou 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 Caribou Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Ivory Lake | 0.6 mi | 17 | |
| Rocky Lake | 1.0 mi | 76 | 35 ft |
| Moon Lake | 1.2 mi | 148 | 30 ft |
| Clearwater Lake | 1.6 mi | 1,344 | 130 ft |
| Paddle Lake | 1.7 mi | 17 | 16 ft |
| Alder Lake | 1.7 mi | 529 | 72 ft |
| Little Caribou Lake | 2.2 mi | 53 | 18 ft |
| Canoe Lake | 2.3 mi | 96 | 40 ft |
| Crocodile Lake | 2.3 mi | 295 | 17 ft |
| Watap Lake | 2.3 mi | 199 | 45 ft |
