What Fish Are in Ely Lake?
Ely Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 1 documented fish species: black crappie,bluegill,brown bullhead,green sunfish,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,northern pike,pumpkinseed,rock bass,smallmouth bass,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of A (Excellent).
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Ely Lake
Ely Lake supports 1 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie,bluegill,brown bullhead,green sunfish,hybrid sunfish,largemouth bass,northern pike,pumpkinseed,rock bass,smallmouth bass,walleye,white sucker,yellow bullhead,yellow perch. With a water quality grade of A across 780 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 780 acres |
| Species Count | 1 |