Low Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Low Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Low Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

Low Lake is a 345-acre lake with a maximum depth of 40 feet located one mile east and five miles north of Ely in the Superior National Forest. Low Lake is one of 29 lakes in northeastern Minnesota categorized as lake class 5. Lakes in this class are typically moderate in size (average=383 acres), deep (average maximum depth=45 feet), and have soft and very clear water. There is a DNR public access with a concrete plank boat ramp on the east side of the lake off USFS 1036 (Cloquet Line), a rough gravel road There is also a portage from Bass Lake and a canoe route up the Range River to the north. The lake is managed primarily for walleye. Walleye fry are stocked in odd numbered years.

Low Lake is a popular destination for walleye and panfish anglers. In 2010, walleye abundance was typical for lakes in this category. Walleye sampled ranged in length from 8 to 21 inches with an average length and weight of 16 inches and 1.5 pounds. There were seven different year classes identified in the sample. Of the 30 walleye sampled, sixteen walleye were from stocked years and 14 walleye were from non-stocked years indicating that both stocking and natural reproduction are contributing walleye to the Low Lake fishery. Growth of walleye was slow. It takes four years for a Low Lake walleye to attain a length of 15 inches.

There is a low-density population of quality sized northern pike in Low Lake. In 2010, pike sampled ranged in length from 16 to 34 inches with an average length and weight of 26 inches and 4.5 pounds. There were seven different year classes identified in 2010 sample. Pike growth was slow. It took four years for a Low Lake pike to attain 19 inches in length.

Bluegill and black crappie are abundant in Low Lake. Based on the 2010 investigation, anglers can expect to catch bluegill up to 9 inches and black crappie up to 13 in length. When anglers are having success catching bluegill and crappie, they need to practice selective harvest. In this practice, anglers need to release the bigger fish and keep the smaller to medium-sized fish for eating. This will maintain a quality size structure in Low Lake. Smallmouth bass is another species anglers will have success catching in Low Lake. Smallmouth bass abundance was above average in assessment nets in 2010. In past assessments, smallmouth bass up to 18 inches have been sampled.

Other fish sampled include largemouth bass, rock bass, white sucker, and yellow perch. There is fish consumption advisory for Low Lake due to mercury. For information see http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/fish/index.html.

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