The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Lake
Big Lake spreads over about 740 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. The water sits about 1,690 ft above sea level. Babbitt is about 12 miles north. The closest city is Duluth, about 52 miles away.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,690 ft
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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
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
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Lake
- Babbittabout 12 mi north
- Hoyt Lakesabout 13 mi west
- Auroraabout 17 mi west
- Elyabout 25 mi north
- Duluthnearest city, about 52 mi south
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Questions about Big Lake
What fish are in Big Lake?
Lakes like Big 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 Big 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 Big Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Lake?
Babbitt is about 12 miles north; Hoyt Lakes is about 13 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Big Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
