Devilfish Lake

Devilfish Lake is a 405-acre lake in Cook County, Minnesota, located approximately 11 miles north of Hovland via Arrowhead Trail, then 7 miles west on Esther Lake Road. The lake features excellent water clarity and a maximum depth of 40 feet, making it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. A public boat launch provides access to the water for all users.

The lake supports healthy populations of brook trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and perch. Paddlers should note that there is one backcountry camping site available on Northern Light Lake (accessible from Devilfish Lake) on a first-come, first-served basis. If camping, remember to hang food packs, fully extinguish fires before leaving your site, treat or boil all drinking water, and wash dishes and yourself away from the water. This remote location offers a near-wilderness experience ideal for those seeking solitude on the water.

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes...

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)

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