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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Elbow Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 1,620 acres (2.5 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Elbow Lake
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Elbow Lake covers about 1,620 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles with roughly 18.2 miles of shoreline. At about 1,360 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Mountain Iron lies about 32 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,620 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,360 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
- 6:45 am – 9:00 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 36°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 7:14 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Elbow Lake
- Mountain Ironabout 32 mi south
- Parkvilleabout 32 mi south
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Questions about Elbow Lake
What fish are in Elbow Lake?
Lakes like Elbow 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 Elbow 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 Elbow Lake?
About 1,620 acres, with about 18.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Elbow Lake?
Mountain Iron is about 32 miles south; Parkville is about 32 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Elbow Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Elbow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
