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
Cummings Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Cummings Lake
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Cummings Lake covers about 1,590 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. At about 1,460 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ely is about 10 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,460 ft
- 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:12 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cummings Lake
- Elyabout 10 mi southeast
- Babbittabout 19 mi south
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Questions about Cummings Lake
What fish are in Cummings Lake?
Lakes like Cummings Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cummings 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 Cummings Lake?
About 1,590 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cummings Lake?
Ely is about 10 miles southeast; Babbitt is about 19 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Cummings Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cummings Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
