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Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota

Long Island Lake

A 884-acre lake, reaching 85 ft deep in Cook County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Located in Cook County, Minnesota, Long Island Lake is a public lake that covers about 884 acres and reaches roughly 85 ft at its deepest. Its footprint leaves space for wake boating, conditions and local rules permitting.

No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs July, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.

Because this entry comes from public lake data rather than rider reports, treat it as a size-and-access reference, not a recommendation. Confirm the current Minnesota statewide rules and any lake-specific restrictions before riding.

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 Long Island Lake runs July, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Long Island Lake covers roughly 884 acres and reaches about 85 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. 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.