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Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota

Ban Lake

A 389-acre lake, reaching 10 ft deep in St. Louis County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

Reviewed by WakeSurfSpots Editorial Team · Updated

Ban Lake sits in St. Louis County, Minnesota that covers about 389 acres and reaches roughly 10 ft at its deepest. It is on the smaller side, so usable wake-boat water depends heavily on local rules and traffic.

Public access is listed for the lake. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.

Ban Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Minnesota rules and the local ordinance first.

Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Ban Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Ban Lake covers roughly 389 acres and reaches about 10 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.