St. Louis County MN Lakes

St. Louis County Minnesota Lakes

Home of Lake Superior and Lake Vermilion

St. Louis County MN Map

*More St. Louis County Lakes found in Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Closest Town: Duluth

Lake Size: 31,820 miles of surface area

Public Boat Access: Many along Interstate Hwy. 35 & U.S. Hwy. 61

Lake Notes: Known as the World’s Largest Freshwater Lake. Specializing in Walleye, Salmon, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Over 2900 miles of amazing shoreline. Very deep lake with a maximum depth of 1,335 ft.

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Lake Vermilion

Closest Town: Tower

Lake Size: 40,557 Acres

Public Boat 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 Minnesota specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Crappie. Northern Pike, Muskie, Sunfish, Rock and Smallmouth Bass also caught. Maximum depth of 78 ft.

Lake Vermilion Map

Kabetogama Lake

Closest Town: Kabetogama

Lake Size: 25,760 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: International Falls

Lake Size: 220,800 Acres

Public Boat 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. Bluegill, Crappie, 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

Closest Town: Babbitt

Lake Size: 5,628 Acres

Public Boat 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

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Burntside Lake

Closest Town: Ely

Lake Size: 7,139 Acres

Public Boat 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

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Crane Lake

Closest Town: Crane Lake

Lake Size: 3,088 Acres

Public Boat 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

Pelican Lake

Closest Town: Orr

Lake Size: 10,945 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Ray

Lake Size: 25,130 Acres

Public Boat 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 152ft. Part of Namakan Reservoir and located within Voyageurs National Park.

Namakan Lake Map

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White Iron Lake

Closest Town: Ely

Lake Size: 3,429 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Ely

Lake Size: 389 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Orr

Lake Size: 380 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Fairbanks

Lake Size: 442 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Tower

Lake Size: 674 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Babbitt

Lake Size: 2,351 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Hoyt Lakes

Lake Size: 805 Acres

Public Boat 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 Bear Lake

Closest Town: Two Harbors

Lake Size: 130 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Rd 44 and Forest Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye and Crappie also caught. Located about 12 miles northwest of Two Harbors. Maximum depth of 16 ft.

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Big Pequaywan Lake

Closest Town: Rollins

Lake Size: 418 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Bluegill and Rock Bass. Northern Pike and Crappie also caught. Maximum depth of 34 ft.

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Big Rice Lake

Closest Town: Tower

Lake Size: 1,782 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Orr

Lake Size: 1,185 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Duluth

Lake Size: 3,881 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Fairbanks

Lake Size: 325 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Duluth

Lake Size: 546 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Hoyt Lakes

Lake Size: 539 Acres

Public Boat 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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Comstock Lake

Closest Town: Whiteface

Lake Size: 443 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on North end of lake off North Comstock Lake Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.

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Dark Lake

Closest Town: Buhl

Lake Size: 232 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on West side of lake off Co. Rd. 663

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Sunfish also caught. Located about 7 miles north of Buhl. Maximum depth of 31 ft.

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Dewey Lake

Closest Town: Chisholm

Lake Size: 195 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast end of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.

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Dinham Lake

Closest Town: Melrude

Lake Size: 206 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast side of lake off Co. Rd. 542

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Crappie and Bluegill. Walleye and Sunfish also caught. Located about 2 miles south of Melrude. Maximum depth of 26 ft.

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Echo Lake

Closest Town: Buyck

Lake Size: 1,054 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Gheen

Lake Size: 1,659 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Orr

Lake Size: 742 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Eveleth

Lake Size: 398 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Eveleth

Lake Size: 673 Acres

Public Boat 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.

Lake Ely Map

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Embarrass Lake

Closest Town: Biwabik

Lake Size: 442 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest 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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Floodwood Lake

Closest Town: Goodland

Lake Size: 328 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught. Maximum depth of 57 ft.

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Lake Fourteen

Closest Town: Buhl

Lake Size: 375 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Sunfish also caught. Located within Superior National Forest. Maximum depth of 16 ft.

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Grand Lake

Closest Town: Twig

Lake Size: 1,592 Acres

Public Boat 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

Closest Town: Goodland

Lake Size: 227 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake off State Hwy. 73

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught. Maximum depth of 67 ft.

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Island Lake Reservoir

Closest Town: Duluth

Lake Size: 8,111 Acres

Public Boat 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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Lake Janette

Closest Town: Goodland

Lake Size: 137 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast side of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Largemouth Bass and Walleye also caught. Located about 3 miles northeast of Goodland.

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Kjostad Lake

Closest Town: Buyck

Lake Size: 397 Acres

Public Boat 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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Lake Leora

Closest Town: Cotton

Lake Size: 269 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South side of lake off Co. Rd. 49

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

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Lieung Lake

Closest Town: Duluth

Lake Size: 358 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Located within the Cloquet Valley State Forest. Maximum depth of 17 ft.

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Lake Linwood

Closest Town: Markham

Lake Size: 251 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Rock Bass also caught. Located within Superior National Forest.

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Little Johnson Lake

Closest Town: Crane Lake

Lake Size: 481 Acres

Public Boat Access: Through Johnson River from Johnson Lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye and Northern Pike. Bluegill, Smallmouth and Rock Bass also caught. Connects to Johnson and Spring Lakes via Johnson River. Located about 10 miles northwest of Crane Lake within Superior National Forest. Maximum depth of 29 ft.

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Little Stone Lake

Closest Town: Two Harbors

Lake Size: 181 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South end of lake off Drummond Rd.

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 15 miles north of Two Harbors.

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Little Sturgeon Lake

Closest Town: Chisholm

Lake Size: 266 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northeast shore of lake

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye, Crappie and Rock Bass also caught. Located about 14 miles northwest of Chisholm. Maximum depth of 24 ft.

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Long Lake

Closest Town: Makinen

Lake Size: 395 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Northwest side of lake off Co. Rd. 108

Lake Notes: Specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie.

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Long Lake

Closest Town: Crane Lake

Lake Size: 409 Acres

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill. Walleye and Crappie also caught. Located about 8 miles west of Crane Lake within Kabetogama State Forest.

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Long Lake

Closest Town: Chisholm

Lake Size: 267 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southeast shore of lake

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

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Loon Lake

Closest Town: Aurora

Lake Size: 290 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake

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

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Lost Lake

Closest Town: Biwabik

Lake Size: 107 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwest shore of lake off Co. Rd. 334

Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie. Walleye and Largemouth Bass also caught. Located about 7 miles south of Biwabik.

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Lost Lake

Closest Town: Tower

Lake Size: 768 Acres

Public Boat 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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Markham Lake

Closest Town: Markham

Lake Size: 264 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on South side of lake