Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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How big is Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
How deep is Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
Other fish species in the lake include Hornyhead Chub and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
Are there places to stay in the Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine) area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Sabin Lake (Embarrass Pit) is a 156-acre mine pit located between Biwabik and Aurora. There is a public access on the north shore of the lake with a steep concrete boat ramp. The lake has a maximum depth of 465 feet and extremely clear water.
On June 20, 2023, Embarrass Pit was thermally stratified with a surface temperature of 69 F and a temperature of 39 F at a depth of 100 feet. Oxygen levels were adequate for gamefish throughout the top 100 feet of the water column. Six gill nets were used to sample gamefish in this survey.
Lake trout were sampled at a rate of 2.3 fish/net, which was slightly lower than the historical average for the lake. The average length of lake trout sampled was 15.0 inches, and the largest individual was 22.0 inches long. Lake trout were initially stocked into Embarrass Pit in 1985 and have not been stocked since, indicating that the lake supports a naturally reproducing population.
Other species sampled in gill nets included cisco, creek chub, and white sucker.
Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species that are present in Embarrass Pit. It is important for anglers and boaters to follow regulations when moving between lakes because these species can survive in or on boats, trailers, and equipment for some time. Be sure to drain all water from bait containers, live wells, bilge, and watercraft, dispose of any unused bait, and carefully inspect and remove any plants or animals attached to the watercraft, trailer, anchor, or other equipment before leaving the lake.
What is the average air temp for Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
Are there any state parks near Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine)...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Wynne Lake | 1.7 mi | 279 | 52 ft |
| Miller Pit West Lake | 1.8 mi | 19 | 174 ft |
| Embarrass Lake | 1.9 mi | 463 | 19 ft |
| St James Pit | 2.1 mi | 105 | 381 ft |
| Cedar Lake | 3.0 mi | 32 | 51 ft |
| Canton Pit | 3.4 mi | 161 | 286 ft |
| Sabin Lake | 3.4 mi | 313 | 40 ft |
| Mud Lake | 3.7 mi | 17 | |
| Cedar Island Lake | 4.0 mi | 205 | 20 ft |
| Black Lake | 4.5 mi | 47 |
