Erickson Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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- How big is Erickson Lake?
- How deep is Erickson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Erickson Lake?
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How big is Erickson Lake?
How deep is Erickson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Erickson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Erickson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Erickson Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Erickson Lake is located approximately 6 miles SW of Ely within the Superior National Forest. This small lake is mostly surrounded by a floating bog with small spruce and tamarack along its shores.
The most common access is located on the north shore. This user maintained 0.8 mile portage is off USFS Road #451. The last portion of the access crosses a floating bog. There are no campsites on the lake.
The only species sampled in 2019 was walleye. White sucker have been sampled in the past. Unidentified minnows were commonly observed near shore.
Walleye catch in 2019 was above the historical average of 8.8/gill net for this lake and above average compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average walleye sampled was 15.1 inches long and about 5 years old. The largest walleye sampled in 2019 was 19.5 inches in length. The walleye population in Erickson Lake continues to be self-sustaining despite the poor spawning habitat that is available.
What is the average air temp for Erickson Lake?
Are there any state parks near Erickson 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 Erickson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Twin Lake | 1.1 mi | 224 | 51 ft |
| Twin Lake | 1.1 mi | 224 | 51 ft |
| Twin Lake | 1.1 mi | 224 | 51 ft |
| Purvis Lake | 1.8 mi | 53 | 50 ft |
| Meadow Lake | 2.4 mi | 15 | |
| East Robinson Lake | 2.5 mi | 20 | 0 ft |
| Wolf Lake | 3.1 mi | 289 | 28 ft |
| West Robinson Lake | 3.1 mi | 121 | 8 ft |
| Mitchell Lake | 3.2 mi | 248 | 38 ft |
| Muckwa Lake | 3.2 mi | 147 | 9 ft |



