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We want to see what you've caught on Hobo Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Hobo Lake, MN
- How big is Hobo Lake?
- How deep is Hobo Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Hobo Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Hobo Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Hobo Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Hobo Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Hobo Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Hobo Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Hobo Lake?
How big is Hobo Lake?
How deep is Hobo Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Hobo Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Hobo Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Hobo Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Hobo Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Hobo Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Status of the Fishery
Hobo Lake is located approximately 4 miles north of Ely, MN. The fish community is dominated by panfish and northern pike. It has a surface area of 74 acres and a maximum depth of 15 ft. Hobo was thermally stratified on 06/27/2011. The surface temperature was 66 F and the bottom temperature was 59 F. Water clarity is low with a brown , bog stained color.
Access is by a 1.25 mile portage from the Echo Trail(CR 116). There are no designated campsites on the lake. Several cabins are present.
Black crappie numbers in 2011 (6.0/gill net) were similar to the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average crappie sampled was 7.5" long and approximately four years old. The growth rate was similar compared to other lakes in this class. The largest crappie sampled was 10.4".
Northern pike numbers in 2011 (6.3/gill net) were higher than the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average pike sampled was 20.8" long and approximately six years old. The growth rate was slower than average compared to other lakes in this class. The largest pike sampled was 24.9".
Bluegill, yellow perch, and white sucker were also sampled. Bluegill sizes averaged 7.2" and yellow perch sizes averaged 6.2". Largemouth bass are present and were not sampled.
What is the average air temp for Hobo Lake?
Are there any state parks near Hobo Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Hobo Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Picketts Lake | 1.2 mi | 28 | 12 ft |
Bass Lake | 1.2 mi | 169 | 36 ft |
Low Lake | 1.3 mi | 316 | 40 ft |
Cedar Lake | 1.7 mi | 465 | 45 ft |
Dry Lake | 2.0 mi | 82 | 44 ft |
Little Dry Lake | 2.3 mi | 15 | 27 ft |
High Lake | 2.3 mi | 274 | 66 ft |
Grassy Lake | 3.0 mi | 257 | 15 ft |
Grassy Lake | 3.0 mi | 93 | 4 ft |
Browns Lake | 3.1 mi | 219 | 19 ft |