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Ole Lake

St. Louis County, Minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ole Lake, MN


How big is Ole Lake?
Ole Lake is approximately 56 sq acres (0.2 sq km) in size with 2 miles (3.2 km) of shoreline.

How deep is Ole Lake?
Ole Lake is approximately 19 feet (5.8 m) at its deepest point.

What kind of fish can you catch in Ole Lake?
Although thery may be others but anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch in Ole Lake.

Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.



What are the closest cities to Ole Lake?
Nearby cities and towns include Ely, MN.

Are there places to stay in the Ole Lake area?
Are you craving a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Or maybe you're an avid angler in search of the perfect fishing spot? Look no further! Ole Lake and its surrounding area offer an abundance of options to suit your needs. If you're in need of accommodation, check out our area map which highlights some of the best places to stay. And if you're looking for even more options, head on over to our Travel section. But why settle for a traditional hotel or resort when you can take your adventure to the next level by renting a RV? The open road awaits you!
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Are there places to eat and drink near Ole Lake?
Yes, you can find numerous options in the area. Click the button below to see what's nearby.

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History & Status of the Fishery

Ole Lake is in Ecological Lake Class 13, which consists of 84 lakes in northeast Minnesota that are small, shallow, and have very soft (unmineralized) water. Ole Lake has water that is less clear, due to bog stain, than most of the lakes in this lake class. Ole Lake ranks as eutrophic-to-mesotrophic, according to Carlson's Trophic State Index.Ole Lake was thermally stratified on 08/13/2001 with a surface temperature of 71 F and a bottom temperature of 50 F, and retained 2 ppm oxygen to a depth of 7 ft, where the temperature was 68 F. Several small inlets drain local wetlands. The outlet to Maxine Lake has beaver dams which limit fish movement. Lake bottom substrates along the shoreline are mostly boulder, detritus, and ledgerock. Aquatic plants are sparse and grow to a depth of 7 ft; watershield, white waterlily, and plants associated with rocky shorelines are the most common plants.Ole Lake is entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and is not on a designated route. There are no campsites on the lake.Fish sampling in the 2001 fisheries lake survey consisted of two standard gillnet sets. Trapnets were not used due to the difficult portage access, and shoreline seines were not used due to the difficult access and lack of suitable seining areas.The total catch of fish (all species combined) in the gillnets in 2001 of 21.0 fish/net (28.9 lb/net) was in the third quartile for this lake class. Fish populations were dominated by white sucker.White sucker numbers in 2001 (13.0/gillnet) were in the fourth quartile for this lake class. Sucker sizes averaged 13.8" (1.3 lb), which was in the second quartile for this lake class. The largest sucker was 21.0".Yellow perch numbers (4.0/gillnet) were in the second quartile for this lake class. Perch sizes averaged 7.9" (0.2 lb), which was in the third quartile for this lake class. The largest perch was 9.5". Perch scales were difficult to read, but perch growth appeared to be normal by area standards.Bluegill numbers (2.0/gillnet) are probably underrepresented by the gillnet catch. Bluegill sizes averaged 6.1" (0.2 lb). Bluegill growth appeared to be normal by area standards.Only one largemouth bass was captured in 2001, but their numbers are probably underrepresented by the gillnet catch. The largemouth was 8.5".Three large walleye, one age 7 (24") and two age 10 (26") were captured in 2001.


What is the average air temp for Ole Lake?
Looking forward to your next adventure at Ole Lake? Don't forget to plan ahead! Weather can be unpredictable, but we've got you covered. On average, air temperatures during this time of year range from a high around 72°F (22°C) to a low around 48°F (9°C). Of course, these are just historical averages, so be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws your way. For the most up-to-date weather information, be sure to check out our Weather Bar located at the top of this page.

Are there any state parks near Ole Lake?
Enjoy more of the outdoors with a visit to an area state park. There are 2 state parks in the vacinity of Ole 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 Ole Lake...
DISTANCE ACRES MAX DEPTH
Maxine Lake 0.8 mi 39 21 ft
Silica Lake 1.0 mi 43 16 ft
Geraldine Lake 1.1 mi 42
Coxey Pond 1.6 mi 192 14 ft
Korb Lake 1.8 mi 54 27 ft
Little Crab Lake 2.5 mi 63 15 ft
Robin Lake 2.5 mi 27
Crab Lake 2.5 mi 420 57 ft
Rice Lake 3.0 mi 34 27 ft
Chant Lake 3.0 mi 16 37 ft
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