Fenske Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 2-4 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Fenske Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Fenske Lake, MN
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How big is Fenske Lake?
How deep is Fenske Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Fenske Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Fenske Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Fenske Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Fenske Lake is located approximately 8 miles N of Ely within the Superior National Forest. There are several cabins around the lake and a small resort is located near the NW corner. The USFS operates a campround near the NW corner as well. There is a gravel boat ramp near the campground off CR 116 (Echo Trail) for public access. The parking area is limited in space for launching and storing vehicles. A wheelchair accessible fishing pier is located at the campground for use. There are portages from Little Sletten and Everett Lakes where visitors can also access Fenske Lake by canoe. Eight species of fish were sampled during the 2017 survey of Fenske Lake. Northern pike (65%) were the most common species sampled in the gill nets and small bluegill (84%) dominated the trap net catch. Smallmouth and largemouth bass were sampled in relatively low numbers in 2017. Several black crappie were also sampled in the trap nets. Northern pike numbers in 2017 (2.2/gill net) were slightly higher than the historic average (1.3/gill net) on this lake and slightly lower to the average catch of 2.8/gill net when compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average pike sampled measured 26 inches which is smaller than the historic average of 28.4 inches. The largest pike sampled in 2017 was a respectable 40.2 inches long. Bluegill numbers in 2017 (15.9/trap net) were identical to the historic average for Fenske Lake and above average (10.3/trap net) compared to other similar area lakes. The average bluegill sampled was 5.6 inches which is similar to the historic average of 5.8 inches. Only one bluegill over 8 inches was sampled in 2017.
What is the average air temp for Fenske Lake?
Are there any state parks near Fenske 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 Fenske Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Sletten Lake | 1.0 mi | 19 | 32 ft |
| Everett Lake | 1.0 mi | 113 | 15 ft |
| Sletten Lake | 1.1 mi | 25 | 46 ft |
| Tee Lake | 1.2 mi | 42 | 25 ft |
| East Twin Lake | 1.9 mi | 123 | 22 ft |
| Hanson Lake | 2.0 mi | 19 | 65 ft |
| First Lake | 2.0 mi | 16 | 30 ft |
| Grassy Lake | 2.1 mi | 93 | 4 ft |
| Nels Lake | 2.1 mi | 195 | 30 ft |
| Regenbogen Lake | 2.2 mi | 11 | 34 ft |
