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Frequently Asked Questions About Parent Lake, MN
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How big is Parent Lake?
How deep is Parent Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Parent Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee) and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Parent Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Parent Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Parent Lake is located approximately 22 miles NE of Ely MN and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 412 acres and a maximum depth of 50 feet. Water clarity is considered to be good. Shoalwater substrates are dominated by rubble and boulder. Aquatic vegetation is sparse and emergent species are most common.
Access is by portage from either Snowbank Lake or Disappointment Lake. Both of these portages are 85 rods in length. There are two designated campsites on the lake.
Smallmouth bass numbers in 2012 (3.4/gill net) were indentical to the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average smallmouth sampled was 12.3 inches long and about ten years old. The largest smallmouth sampled was 18.1 inches long and 17 years old.
Northern pike numbers in 2012 (2.1/gill net) were higher than the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average pike sampled was 28.2 inches long and about six years old. The largest pike sampled was 37.1 inches.
Rock bass numbers in 2012 (7.7/gill net) were higher than the long term average for all assessments on this lake. Other species sampled include largemouth bass, cisco and white sucker. One large walleye was sampled.
What is the average air temp for Parent Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Parent Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Becoosin Lake | 1.1 mi | 54 | 17 ft |
| Benezie Lake | 1.3 mi | 60 | 27 ft |
| Snowbank Lake | 1.8 mi | 4,655 | 150 ft |
| Disappointment Lake | 2.2 mi | 894 | 54 ft |
| Fire Lake | 3.2 mi | 96 | 30 ft |
| Ahsub Lake | 3.6 mi | 60 | 78 ft |
| Grub Lake | 3.6 mi | 31 | 31 ft |
| Griddle Lake | 3.7 mi | 27 | 5.5 ft |
| Boot Lake | 3.8 mi | 197 | 83 ft |
| Flash Lake | 4.1 mi | 83 | 24 ft |
