Cabin Lake
Cabin Lake in Lake County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Maximum depth: 3 ft. Surface area: 66.24 acres.
- Max depth
- 3 ft
- Area
- 66 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
Next lake in Lake County
Cabin Lake is a 66-acre mesotrophic lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 3 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including northern pike, white sucker, and yellow perch. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Cabin Lake ranks #26 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-07-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Cabin Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Where to stay near Cabin Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Cabin Lake in Lake County, Minnesota — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Cabin Lake
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Minnesota’s top lakes →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 3 ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2.3 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | No |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
Click a species to see every graded lake where it is documented.
Fishing Cabin Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
2 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2014-06-23 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| White Sucker | 17.68 | 1.71 lb |
| Northern Pike | 11.61 | 2.2 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 7.07 | 0.14 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
White Sucker
Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
From the 2014-06-23 survey
Cabin Lake is characterized as a lake class 17 lake and is located four miles east and 11 miles north of Finland in the Superior National Forest. Public access is a 20 yard carry-in from the 0.75 mile access road (FS 359B) which heads north from the main road (FS 359). The lake is 66 acres with a maximum depth of four…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Cabin Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CabinFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Cabin (0756)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #26 of 35 lakes in Lake County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Cabin Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Lake County
Frequently asked questions about Cabin Lake
What is the water quality grade for Cabin Lake?
- Cabin Lake in Lake County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Maximum depth: 3 ft. Surface area: 66.24 acres.
Is Cabin Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Cabin Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Cabin Lake?
- Cabin Lake has a maximum depth of 3 feet. The lake covers 66.24 acres.
What fish are in Cabin Lake?
- Fish species found in Cabin Lake include northern pike, white sucker, yellow perch. Cabin Lake is located in Lake County, Minnesota.
Explore Cabin Lake across LakeGrade
Fish species and top-graded lakes across Minnesota
Fish species and best lakes in Lake County
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Where to stay at Minnesota's top lakes, each with its grade
Lakes in the Lake Superior Basin (MN+WI), ranked by water quality
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Minnesota's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked
More Minnesota Lake Rankings
State Parks Near Cabin Lake
Other Grade B Lakes in Minnesota
Mesotrophic Lakes in Minnesota
Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA6 samples · 2023–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder