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
Ensign Lake
Lake County, Minnesota · about 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Ensign Lake
Ensign Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota, covering about 1,280 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 18.2 miles. Its surface is about 1,340 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ely, is about 23 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 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 7:09 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ensign Lake
- Elyabout 23 mi west
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Questions about Ensign Lake
What fish are in Ensign Lake?
Lakes like Ensign 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 Ensign 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 Ensign Lake?
About 1,280 acres, with about 18.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ensign Lake?
Ely is about 23 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Ensign Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ensign Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
