The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Burntside Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · 7,140 acres (11.2 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Burntside Lake
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Burntside Lake covers 7,140 acres; it is a natural lake. Burntside Lake near Ely contains more than 100 islands.
From end to end it runs about 7.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. At about 1,370 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 126 ft at its deepest. Ely is about 3 miles southeast.
- Size
- 7,140 acres (11.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 126 ft
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 7.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Burntside Lake
Anglers come to Burntside Lake for lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, bluegill and sunfish and yellow perch. With the surface at 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:11 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Burntside Lake
- Elyabout 3 mi southeast
- Babbittabout 13 mi south
- Hoyt Lakesabout 26 mi south
- Auroraabout 26 mi southwest
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Questions about Burntside Lake
What fish are in Burntside Lake?
Burntside Lake holds lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, bluegill and sunfish and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Burntside Lake?
About 126 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Burntside Lake?
7,140 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Burntside Lake?
Ely is about 3 miles southeast; Babbitt is about 13 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Burntside Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Burntside Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
