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
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three spreads over about 910 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.5 miles. Its surface is about 1,490 ft above sea level. Babbitt is about 9.1 miles southeast. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 70 miles south.
- Size
- About 910 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,490 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 5 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 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
- Babbittabout 9.1 mi southeast
- Elyabout 11 mi northeast
- Hoyt Lakesabout 19 mi south
- Auroraabout 20 mi south
- Duluthnearest city, about 70 mi south
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Questions about Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
What fish are in Eagles Nest Lake Number Three?
Lakes like Eagles Nest Lake Number Three 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 Eagles Nest Lake Number Three?
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 Eagles Nest Lake Number Three?
About 910 acres, with about 12.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagles Nest Lake Number Three?
Babbitt is about 9.1 miles southeast; Ely is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Eagles Nest Lake Number Three today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
