What Fish Are in Ely Lake?
Ely Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 14 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 has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Ely Lake
Ely Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 70 feet across 723 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 17.1 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 70 ft |
| Surface Area | 723 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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