Best Lakes for Boating Near Ely
Minnesota
30 boating lakes within driving distance of Ely, Minnesota, ranked by water quality and boating-specific filters. Filtered for at least 100 acres and public access. The largest lakes with boat-worthy water are listed first.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Long Lake | St. Louis | A | 2.8 mi | 21 ft | 45 ft |
| 2 | Burntside Lake | St. Louis | A | 6 mi | 16 ft | 126 ft |
| 3 | Armstrong Lake | St. Louis | A | 10.4 mi | 16.2 ft | 34 ft |
| 4 | Eagles Nest Lake | St. Louis | A | 12 mi | 15.5 ft | 49 ft |
| 5 | Tofte Lake | Lake | A | 14.3 mi | 18.5 ft | 73 ft |
| 6 | Sabin Lake | St. Louis | A | 30.6 mi | 35 ft | 52 ft |
| 7 | St James Pit Lake | St. Louis | A | 30.7 mi | 47.6 ft | 381 ft |
| 8 | Whitewater Lake | St. Louis | A | 30.8 mi | 15.4 ft | 73 ft |
| 9 | Dumbbell Lake | Lake | A | 34.2 mi | 15.8 ft | 40 ft |
| 10 | Lost Lake | St. Louis | A | 39.4 mi | 23 ft | 44 ft |
| 11 | Ely Lake | St. Louis | A | 43 mi | 16 ft | 70 ft |
| 12 | Round Lake | Cook | A | 49.1 mi | 16.5 ft | 45 ft |
| 13 | Bear Head Lake | St. Louis | A | 12.9 mi | 11 ft | 46 ft |
| 14 | Cadotte Lake | St. Louis | A | 36.2 mi | 10.2 ft | 18 ft |
| 15 | Wilson Lake | Lake | A | 40 mi | 10.3 ft | 53 ft |
| 16 | Pleasant Lake | St. Louis | A | 45.2 mi | 10 ft | 33 ft |
| 17 | Sea Gull Lake | Cook | A | 47.5 mi | 14.5 ft | 40 ft |
| 18 | White Lake | St. Louis | A | 47.7 mi | 11.5 ft | 29 ft |
| 19 | Stewart Lake | Lake | A | 49.8 mi | 10 ft | 20 ft |
| 20 | Fenske Lake | St. Louis | B | 6.5 mi | 11.5 ft | 43 ft |
| 21 | Moose Lake | Lake | B | 18.7 mi | 13 ft | 65 ft |
| 22 | Snowbank Lake | Lake | B | 21 mi | 11 ft | 150 ft |
| 23 | Pine Lake | St. Louis | B | 30.8 mi | 7.5 ft | 14 ft |
| 24 | Wynne Lake | St. Louis | B | 30.9 mi | 7.3 ft | 52 ft |
| 25 | Big Rice Lake | St. Louis | B | 32.5 mi | - | 5 ft |
| 26 | Gilbert Pit Lake | St. Louis | B | 40.1 mi | 11.5 ft | 443 ft |
| 27 | Ninemile Lake | Lake | B | 42.9 mi | 6.9 ft | 40 ft |
| 28 | Lax Lake | Lake | B | 46.8 mi | 9.4 ft | 35 ft |
| 29 | White Iron Lake | Lake | B | 4.1 mi | 4.5 ft | 47 ft |
| 30 | Garden Lake | Lake | B | 6 mi | 5 ft | 55 ft |