St. Louis County Minnesota Lakes

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Lake Vermilion

 Nearest Town:  Tower

 Lake Size:  40,557 Acres

 Lake Access:  Many located around lake including: 1 on Hoodoo point off State Hwy. 169 & Co. Rd. 697, 1 on West shore of Head of Lakes Bay off Co. Rd. 24, 1 on Everett Bay off Co. Rd. 77, 1 on North side of Rice Bay off Co. Rd. 408.

 Lake Notes:  One of the most Beautiful Lakes in MN specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie.  Northern Pike, Muskie, Rock, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 78 ft.

   Vermilion Lake Map

Kabetogama Lake

  Nearest Town:  Kabetogama

  Lake Size:  25,760 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on South shore off Co. Hwy. 523, 1 on East shore off Co. Hwy. 693, 1 on Southeast corner off Meadwood Rd.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, and Northern Pike.  Bluegill, Crappie, Rock and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located within Voyageurs National Park.  Maximum depth of 82 ft.

   Kabetogama Lake Map

Rainy Lake 

  Nearest Town:  International Falls

  Lake Size:  220,800 Acres

  Lake Access:  Many located around lake including:  Tilson Bay, Dove Island, Kettle Falls, Rainy Lake Visitor Center.

  Lake Notes:  World Class Fishing, Specializing in Walleye and Northern Pike.  Muskie, Sauger, Bluegill, Crappie, Lake Trout, Rock, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located within Voyageurs National Park.  Over 1,600 islands & 920 miles of amazing shoreline and wilderness.  Maximum depth of 163 ft.

  Rainy Lake Map

Rainy Lake Fishing Guide

Birch Lake

  Nearest Town:  Babbitt

  Lake Size:  5,628 Acres

  Lake Access:  Many located around lake including:  Off State Hwy. 1 at Campground, at Kawishiwi River Bridge off State Hwy. 1, 1 off Co. Rd. 623.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 27 ft.

   Birch Lake Map   

Burntside Lake

  Nearest Town:  Ely

  Lake Size:  7,139 Acres

  Lake Access:  Many located around lake including:  1 off Co. Rd. 88, 1 off Co. Rd. 803, 1 off Co. Rd. 644, 1 off Co. Rd. 404.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Rock Bass and Northern Pike.  Bluegill, Crappie, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located within Burntside State Forest.  Maximum depth of 127 ft.

   Burntside Lake Map

 Crane Lake

  Nearest Town:  Crane Lake

  Lake Size:  3,088 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on South side of lake off Co. Hwy. 425, 1 on West shore off Co. State Hwy. 24 at Voyageurs National Park.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Bluegill, Rock Bass and Muskie also caught.  Part of Namakan Reservoir and entry point into Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park.  Maximum depth of 82 ft.

  Crane Lake Map

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 Pelican Lake 

  Nearest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  10,945 Acres

  Lake Access:  Many located around lake including:  1 on Northwest shore, 1 on Southeast shore, 1 on Northeast shore, 1 on South end off Co. Rd. 23.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill.  Walleye, Rock, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located within Kabetogama State Forest.  Over 50 miles of beautiful shoreline with 45+ islands.  Maximum depth of 39 ft.

   Pelican Lake Map

 Namakan Lake 

  Nearest Town:  Ray

  Lake Size:  25,130 Acres

  Lake Access:  Through Rainy, Crane and Kabetogama Lakes.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye and Northern Pike.  Bluegill, Crappie, Rock and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Deep lake with a maximum depth of 152 ft.  Part of Namakan Reservoir and located within Voyageurs National Park.  

   Namakan Lake Map

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White Iron Lake

  Nearest Town:  Ely

  Lake Size:  3,429 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on North shore off Co. Rd. 447, 1 on West shore off Co. Rd. 655

  Lake Notes:  Part of the White Iron chain of lakes.  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass.  Bluegill, Crappie and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 5 miles east of Ely.  Maximum depth of 48 ft.

   White Iron Lake Map

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Armstrong Lake

  Nearest Town:  Ely

  Lake Size:  389 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on West end of lake off Co. State Hwy. 128

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.  Largemouth, Smallmouth and Rock Bass also caught.  Located about 10 miles west of Ely.  Maximum depth of 34 ft.

   Armstrong Lake Map

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 Ash Lake

  Closest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  669 Acres

  Public Boat Access:  1 on Northeast side of lake, 1 on Southeast side of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.  Walleye and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 10 miles north of Orr.  Maximum depth of 27 ft.

   Ash Lake Map

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 Ban Lake

  Nearest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  380 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on East end of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Largemouth Bass.  Walleye, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 7 miles east of Orr in Kabetogama State Forest.  Maximum depth of 12 ft.

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 Baggett Lake

  Nearest Town:  Fairbanks

  Lake Size:  442 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 16

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Maximum depth of 22 ft.

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Bear Head Lake

  Nearest Town:  Tower

  Lake Size:  674 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Northwest side of lake at Bear Head Lake State Park

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 47 ft. 

   Bear Head Lake Map

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Bear Island Lake

  Nearest Town:  Babbitt

  Lake Size:  2,351 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on Southwest shore off Co. Rd. 490, 1 on Northeast end off Co. Rd. 684

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Rock Bass.  Northern Pike and Crappie also caught.  Located about 4 miles north of Babbitt.  Maximum depth of 63 ft.

   Bear Island Lake Map

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Big Lake

  Nearest Town:  Hoyt Lakes

  Lake Size:  805 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on West end of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Walleye and Rock Bass.  Maximum depth of 32 ft.

   Big Lake Map

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Big Rice Lake

   Nearest Town:  Tower

   Lake Size:  1,782 Acres

   Lake Access:  Located on North shore of lake off State Forest Rd. 256

   Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Walleye, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.

   Big Rice Lake Map

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 Black Duck Lake

  Nearest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  1,185 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on North side of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie.  Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 9 miles north of Orr in Kabetogama State Forest.  Maximum depth of 31 ft.

   Black Duck Lake Map

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 Boulder Lake Reservoir

  Nearest Town:  Duluth

  Lake Size:  3,881 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Southwest end of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 12 miles north of Duluth.  Maximum depth of 19 ft.

   Boulder Lake Reservoir Lake Map

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 Cadotte Lake

  Nearest Town:  Fairbanks

  Lake Size:  325 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on West side of lake at Campground

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Located within Superior National Forest.  Maximum depth of 19 ft.

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 Caribou Lake

  Nearest Town:  Duluth

  Lake Size:  546 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on Southeast side of lake off Co. Rd. 885, 1 on Southwest side off Co. Rd. 859

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.  Walleye and Sunfish also caught.  Maximum depth of 23 ft.

   Caribou Lake Map

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 Lake Colby

  Nearest Town:  Hoyt Lakes

  Lake Size:  539 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on South shore of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Walleye and Crappie also caught.  Maximum depth of 32 ft.

   Colby Lake Map

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 Echo Lake

  Nearest Town:  Buyck

  Lake Size:  1,054 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on South side of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Bluegill, Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 4 miles north of Buyck within the Kabetogama State Forest.  Maximum depth of 12 ft.

   Echo Lake Map

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 Elbow Lake

  Nearest Town:  Gheen

  Lake Size:  1,659 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Southwest end of lake off Co. Rd. 426

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Crappie and Rock Bass also caught.  Located about 7 miles southeast of Orr within the Kabetogama State Forest.  Maximum depth of 62 ft.

   Elbow Lake Map

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 Elephant Lake

  Nearest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  742 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Southeast side of lake off State Forest Rd. 203

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye and Crappie.  Northern Pike, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 10 miles northeast of Orr.  Maximum depth of 32 ft.

   Elephant Lake Map

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 Lake Elliot

  Nearest Town:  Eveleth

  Lake Size:  398 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on West side of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Walleye, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Located about 1 mile northeast of Central Lakes.  Maximum depth of 14 ft.

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 Lake Ely

  Nearest Town:  Eveleth

  Lake Size:  673 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Northeast corner of lake off Co. Rd. 629

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie.  Northern Pike, Largemouth and Rock Bass also caught.  Located about 2 miles east of Eveleth.  Maximum depth of 72 ft.

   Ely Lake Map

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 Embarrass Lake

  Nearest Town:  Biwabik

  Lake Size:  442 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on West shore of lake off Hwy. 135, 1 on North shore off Hwy. 135

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Walleye and Bluegill.  Rock Bass and Crappie also caught.  Maximum depth of 21 ft.

   Embarrass Lake Map

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 Esquagama Lake

  Nearest Town:  Biwabik

  Lake Size:  366 Acres

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Rock Bass and Crappie also caught.  Located about 4 miles south of Biwabik.  Maximum depth of 95 ft.

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 Grand Lake

  Nearest Town:  Twig

  Lake Size:  1,592 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on North shore of lake off Co. Rd. 7

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Walleye and Crappie.  Bluegill and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 26 ft.

   Grand Lake Map

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 Island Lake Reservoir

  Nearest Town:  Duluth

  Lake Size:  8,111 Acres

  Lake Access:  Many located around lake including:  1 on East side of Main Basin off Co. Rd. 4, 1 on North side of East basin off Co. Rd. 4, 1 at Cloquet River Dam off Co. Rd. 275. 

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass.  Smallmouth Bass and Crappie also caught.  Located about 10 miles north of Duluth.  Maximum depth of 96 ft.

   Island Lake Reservoir Lake Map

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  Kjostad Lake

  Nearest Town:  Buyck

  Lake Size:  397 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Northeast shore of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Northern Pike.  Crappie, Smallmouth and Rock Bass also caught.  Located within Kabetogama State Forest.  Maximum depth of 52 ft.

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 Lost Lake

  Nearest Town:  Tower

  Lake Size:  768 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on South side of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie.  Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 22 ft.

   Lost Lake Map

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 Moose Lake

  Nearest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  978 Acres

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.  Walleye, Sunfish and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Located about 3 miles northeast of Orr within Kabetogama State Forest.  Maximum depth of 12 ft.

   Moose Lake Map

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 Mukooda Lake

  Nearest Town:  Crane Lake

  Lake Size:  754 Acres

  Lake Access:  Portage trail from Sand Point Lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Lake Trout.  Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie also caught.  Located about 5 miles north of Crane Lake within Voyageurs National Park.  Maximum depth of 79 ft.

   Mukooda Lake Map

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 Myrtle Lake

  Nearest Town:  Orr

  Lake Size:  889 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on South shore of lake off Co. Rd. 23

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.  Walleye, Rock and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 22 ft.

   Myrtle Lake Map

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 Lake Nichols

  Nearest Town:  Payne

  Lake Size:  413 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on North end of lake off Co. Rd. 232

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.  Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Located about 18 miles northwest of Duluth.  Maximum depth of 33 ft.

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 One Pine Lake

  Nearest Town:  Ely

  Lake Size:  363 Acres

  Lake Access:  1 on Southwest corner of lake, 1 on North end of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Rock Bass and Bluegill also caught.  Located about 7 miles south of Ely.  Maximum depth of 15 ft.

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 Pike Lake

  Nearest Town:  Hermantown

  Lake Size:  494 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on East side of lake off Co. Rd. 13

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye and Bluegill.  Rock Bass, Northern Pike and Crappie also caught.  Maximum depth of 64 ft.

   Pike Lake Map

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 Prairie Lake

  Nearest Town:  Floodwood

  Lake Size:  848 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located off State Hwy. 73 on East Bay of lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye and Crappie.  Northern Pike, Bluegill and Rock Bass also caught.  Located about 9 miles south of Floodwood.  Maximum depth of 49 ft.

   Prairie Lake Map

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 Sand Lake

  Nearest Town:  Virginia

  Lake Size:  701 Acres

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Northern Pike.  Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Located about 8 miles north of Virginia.  Maximum depth of 19 ft.

   Sand Lake Map

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 Sand Point Lake

  Nearest Town:  Crane Lake

  Lake Size:  8,869 Acres

  Lake Access:  Through channel from Crane Lake

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Rock, Large and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Part of Namakan Reservoir and located within Voyageurs National Park.  Maximum depth of 186 ft.

   Sand Point Lake Map

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 Seven Beaver Lake

  Nearest Town:  Fairbanks

  Lake Size:  1,410 Acres

  Lake Access:  Portage through St. Louis River

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught.  Located within Superior National Forest.  Maximum depth of 7 ft.

   Seven Beaver Lake Map

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 Side Lake

  Nearest Town:  Chisholm

  Lake Size:  372 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on West shore of lake at McCarthy Beach State Park

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Walleye, Crappie and Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 12 miles northwest of Chisholm.  Maximum depth of 34 ft.

   Side Lake Map

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 St. Louis Bay      

  Nearest Town:  Duluth

  Lake Size:  11,500 Acres

  Lake Access:  Many located around lake including:  1 on Park Point, 1 on Rice’s Point off Garfield Ave., 1 at Munger Landing off Grand Ave., 1 at Boy Scout Landing off Commonwealth Ave.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Rock Bass.  Muskie, Bluegill, Lake Sturgeon and Crappie also caught.  Maximum depth of 28 ft.

   St. Louis Bay Lake Map

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 Sturgeon Lake

  Nearest Town:  Chisholm

  Lake Size:  1,664 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on East shore of lake at McCarthy Beach State Park

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Walleye, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 82 ft.

   Sturgeon Lake Map

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 West Two Rivers Reservoir

  Nearest Town:  Mt. Iron

  Lake Size:  713 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located off Co. Rd. 761

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill.  Large & Smallmouth Bass also caught.  Located about 5 miles southwest of Mt. Iron.  

   West Two Rivers Reservoir Lake Map

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 Whiteface Reservoir

  Nearest Town:  Markham

  Lake Size:  5,600 Acres

  Lake Access:  on East side of North Peninsula off Co. Rd. 618 at campground, on East side of South Peninsula off Co. Rd. 265.

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Northern Pike.  Crappie and Rock Bass also caught.  Maximum depth of 37 ft.

   Whiteface Reservoir Lake Map

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 Whitewater Lake

  Nearest Town:  Hoyt Lakes

  Lake Size:  1,210 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on Northeast side of lake at campground

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Rock Bass, Crappie and Sunfish also caught.  Located about 1 mile west of Hoyt Lakes.  Maximum depth of 74 ft.

   Whitewater Lake Map

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 Wild Rice Lake

  Nearest Town:  Duluth

  Lake Size:  2,127 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located off Co. Rd. 247

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Bluegill.  Rock Bass and Crappie also caught.  Maximum depth of 12 ft.

   Wild Rice Lake Map

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 Wolf Lake

  Nearest Town:  Two Harbors

  Lake Size:  467 Acres

  Lake Access:  Located on South end of lake off Co. Rd. 547

  Lake Notes:  Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.  Located about 15 miles northwest of Two Harbors within the Superior National Forest and the Cloquet Valley State Forest.  Maximum depth of 14 ft.

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