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Cut Foot Sioux Lake #2

Cut Foot Sioux Lake

Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Deer River, MN
County: Itasca County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.52546546, -94.09387851
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About This Access Site
**Little Cut Foot Sioux Boat Area** offers a concrete boat ramp providing access to the 660-acre Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, located approximately 18 miles northwest of Deer River. The lake sits east of Minnesota Highway 46 and features a maximum depth of 78 feet, making it suitable for various watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. This is a non-reservable, day-use facility with no fees required.

The lake supports a healthy fishery with northern pike, walleye, cisco, and panfish populations, making it popular with anglers. Paddlers should note that the area is within the scenic Itasca County region, near the Mississippi River Headwaters and Chippewa National Forest. Several campground options are available nearby, including Tamarack Point Campground and reservable facilities at Winnie Dam (USACE) and Cut Foot Horse Campground, making this a convenient basecamp for extended paddling trips in the region.
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 660 acre Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. The lake is east of MN Highway 46. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, perch and other panfish are found in this lake.

Nearby Campgrounds (3 within 10 miles)
Tamarack Point Campground
On-site
Winnie Dam Campground - USACE
On-site Reservable
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake Located within
Chippewa National Forest Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Bowstring Landing Boat Area On-site
East Seelye Bay Boat Area On-site
Little Cut Foot Sioux Boat Area On-site
Mosomo Point Boat Area On-site