Janette Lake - Janette Lake

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Janette Lake is in the town of Janette Lake, Minnesota, under 45 miles from Grand Rapids.

The Fairview Range Medical Center is 15 miles away, and the Range Regional Airport is under 25 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 65 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Janette Lake spans 133 acres with a maximum depth of 23 feet, offering plenty of space for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the northeastern side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, blacknose shiner, golden shiner, and Johnny darter.

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz collection, including the world-famous ruby-red slippers from the movie.

If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

Premier Lake Living

Those looking for a relaxing spot outside the hustle of urban life, with the option to jump in for a day or weekend trip will love to call Janette Lake home.