Leora 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 Leora Lake?
How deep is Leora Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Leora Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Leora Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Leora Lake is a 263-acre lake with 110 (42%) littoral acres and a maximum depth of 35 feet. The lake is located east of Highway 53, near Cotton, MN. Leora Lake has a concrete, back in public access on the south side of the lake directly off of CR #49. Primary management species are Walleye and Largemouth Bass. Walleye fingerlings have been stocked in even years since 2000. Leora was last assessed in 2011. Leora was surveyed during the summer of 2021 to update information about fish populations and to evaluate the success of the Walleye stocking program.
Walleye abundance of 5.2 per gillnet lift was up from 2011 (4.0) and average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Walleye average length was 18.1 inches and growth was average when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. The proportion of adult Walleye that exceeded quality size (greater than 15 inches) was 94%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 20 inches) was 10%. Four year-classes were present from 2010 through 2018, with a strong 2016 year-class. One-hundred percent of the Walleyes aged corresponded to stocked year-classes, with the 2016 year-class currently offering very good Walleye angling opportunities in Leora Lake.
A total of 44 Largemouth Bass were sampled with electrofishing equipment. The catch rate of Largemouth Bass was 40.5 fish per hour of electrofishing on-time. Largemouth Bass average length was 11.6 inches and growth was below average compared to other Duluth Area lakes. The proportion of adult Largemouth Bass that exceeded quality size (greater than 12 inches) was 53%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 15 inches) was 17%. The proportion that exceeded memorable size (greater than 20 inches) was 3%.
Leora also offers quality angling opportunities for Northern Pike. Northern Pike abundance of 3.4 per gillnet lift was down from 2011 (6.5) and average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length was 26.7 inches and growth was average compared to other Duluth Area lakes. The proportion of adult Northern Pike that exceeded quality size (greater than 21 inches) was 94%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 28 inches) was 17%. The proportion that exceeded memorable size (greater than 34 inches) was 11%.
Panfish in Leora are in average abundance but tend to run small in size. Black Crappie abundance of 2.8 per gillnet lift was up from 2011 (0.7) and was average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Black Crappie mean length was 8.0 inches and growth was average compared to other Duluth Area lakes.
Bluegill abundance of 4.6 per trapnet lift was down from 2011 (8.8) and average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length of Bluegills was 4.6 inches and growth was slow compared to other Duluth Area lakes.
Yellow Perch abundance of 6.0 per gillnet lift was up from 2011 (0.3) and was average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length of Yellow Perch was 6.5 inches.
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Are there any state parks near Leora Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Dodo Lake | 0.7 mi | 92 | 53 ft |
| Rose Lake | 0.7 mi | 59 | 31 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.8 mi | 17,816 | |
| Schisler Lake | 2.4 mi | 70 | 19 ft |
| Strand Lake | 2.8 mi | 330 | 16 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 3.3 mi | 52 | |
| Pioneer Lake | 3.8 mi | 81 | 42 ft |
| Correction Lake | 5.4 mi | 27 | |
| Little Long Lake | 5.7 mi | 18 | 22 ft |
| Long Lake | 6.1 mi | 199 | 51 ft |
