Thompson Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE

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- How big is Thompson Lake?
- How deep is Thompson Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Thompson Lake?
How big is Thompson Lake?
How deep is Thompson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Thompson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Thompson Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Thompson Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Results from the 2000 lake survey indicate that Thompson Lake is currently comprised of northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, and black bullhead. There is no established boat access but walk-in access can be gained through county tax forfeit land on the south side of the lake. Thompson Lake is shallow, very weedy, and has historically had low winter oxygen levels. The best angling opportunities exist for northern pike and black crappie. Northern pike numbers are average compared to other lakes throughout the state with similar physical and chemical characteristics. Northern pike size is probably slightly better than average and several fish over 30 inches were captured. Black crappie numbers were slightly above average and sizes were favorable with several fish over 9 inches sampled.
What is the average air temp for Thompson Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Thompson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Mouse Lake | 1.9 mi | 30 | |
| Alden Lake | 2.3 mi | 190 | 29 ft |
| Lost Lake | 2.4 mi | 37 | |
| Little Alden Lake | 2.4 mi | 92 | 29 ft |
| Slew Lake | 2.9 mi | 22 | |
| Spring Lake | 3.1 mi | 98 | 25 ft |
| Briar Lake | 4.9 mi | 79 | 21 ft |
| Barrs Lake | 4.9 mi | 125 | 23 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.0 mi | 12 | 35 ft |
| Twin Lake | 5.3 mi | 25 |



