Thomas Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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- How big is Thomas Lake?
- How deep is Thomas Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Thomas Lake?
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- Are there places to eat and drink near Thomas Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Thomas Lake?
How big is Thomas Lake?
How deep is Thomas Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Thomas Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee) and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Thomas Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Thomas Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Thomas Lake is located approximately 27 miles northeast of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 1,721 acres and a maximum depth of 110 feet. Access is by several portages which typically take at least one day of travel time. There are eighteen designated USFS campsites located around the lake.
Walleye numbers in 2012 (13.7/gill net) were higher than the long term average for all assessments on this lake. Walleye were from nine different year classes but were mostly 3 to 7 years old and between 15 to 22 inches long. The largest walleye sampled was 25.6 inches long.
Lake trout numbers in 2012 (1.9/gill net) were similar to the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average lake trout sampled was 19.1 inches long which is larger than average for all assessments on this lake. The largest lake trout sampled was 35.0 inches long. Lake trout growth rates appear to be slow compared to other similar lakes.
Other fish species present in 2012 include northern pike, yellow perch, rock bass, cisco and white sucker. Northern pike (1.3/gill net) are present in low numbers. Cisco are a key forage species and are relatively abundant in the deeper basins.
What is the average air temp for Thomas Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Thomas Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Bullrush Lake | 0.9 mi | 32 | |
| Harmony Lake | 1.3 mi | 30 | |
| Cacabic Lake | 1.4 mi | 23 | 30 ft |
| Turkey Lake | 1.7 mi | 15 | |
| Douse Lake | 1.9 mi | 10 | |
| Hatchet Lake | 2.0 mi | 127 | 40 ft |
| Struggle Lake | 2.0 mi | 35 | |
| Muskrat Lake | 2.1 mi | 25 | 18 ft |
| Trinity Lake | 2.1 mi | 30 | |
| Medas Lake | 2.2 mi | 25 |
