Little Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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How big is Little Lake?
How deep is Little Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Little Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Little Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Little Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Little Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Little Lake is approximately eight miles south of Ely within the Superior National Forest. This 71-acre remote lake is characterized by its rugged shorelines of ledge rock with large boulders and a surrounding forest that is dominated by conifers such as jack pine and black spruce. Historically, anglers reached the lake via two separate portages on the north side of the lake. Currently the eastern-most portage, which is 80 rods long, is being used and maintained. This portage is located off a primitive forest road that is east of CR 402, which runs south off CR 120. The forest road is in poor condition, which makes the portage longer. Best travel options are a 4-wheel drive vehicle with high clearance or ATV/UTV. Parking space is limited to road edges or adjoining ledge rock outcrops. Two user developed campsites were identified on the lake by previous DNR crews.
Walleye numbers in this survey were above the historic average for this lake and comparable to lakes with similar habitat. The average walleye was 15.5 inches long, which was slightly smaller than the historic average in Little Lake. Over 75% of the walleye sampled were 14 inches or larger, which should provide good harvest opportunities for anglers. The largest walleye was 22.0 inches. Walleye fry are currently stocked in Little Lake in odd numbered years, and there is also evidence of natural reproduction within the lake.
Northern Pike numbers were below the historic average for this lake and below average compared to similar lakes. The average northern pike was 22.6 inches long, which was larger than the historic average length. The largest pike was 27.7 inches long.
Other species sampled in this survey included burbot, white sucker, and yellow perch.
What is the average air temp for Little Lake?
Are there any state parks near Little 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 Little Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Birch Lake | 1.2 mi | 7,074 | 25 ft |
| Kangas Lake | 1.3 mi | 22 | 15 ft |
| Blueberry Lake | 2.6 mi | 125 | 6 ft |
| Canary Lake | 3.1 mi | 22 | |
| One Pine Lake | 3.2 mi | 354 | 13 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.8 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.1 mi | 22 | |
| Perch Lake | 4.3 mi | 100 | 13 ft |
| Whisper Lake | 4.9 mi | 46 | 25 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 4.9 mi | 456 | 18 ft |
