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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Ball Club Lake

Itasca County, Minnesota · about 4,230 acres (6.6 sq mi)

41°F water, calm this morning.

Water41°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today0 mph
Best bite3:30 pmto 5:15 pm

About Ball Club Lake

In Itasca County, Minnesota, Ball Club Lake covers about 4,230 acres.

It stretches about 5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. At about 1,270 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Cohasset, is about 14 miles southeast.

Size
About 4,230 acres (6.6 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 14.4 miles
End to end
About 5 miles
Elevation
About 1,270 ft
County
Itasca County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 41°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Upper arm

    The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

41°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 41° / 20° 0 mph Mostly Sunny
Sunday 44° / 25° 5 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Ball Club Lake

  • Cohassetabout 14 mi southeast
  • Grand Rapidsabout 19 mi southeast
  • Coleraineabout 22 mi east

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Questions about Ball Club Lake

What fish are in Ball Club Lake?

Lakes like Ball Club Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Ball Club Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Ball Club Lake?

About 4,230 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Ball Club Lake?

Cohasset is about 14 miles southeast; Grand Rapids is about 19 miles southeast.

What is the water temperature at Ball Club Lake today?

The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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