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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hibtac Western
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 2,330 acres (3.6 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Lake Hibtac Western
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Lake Hibtac Western covers about 2,330 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.6 miles. At about 1,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Chisholm, is about 3.4 miles east. The closest city is Duluth, about 63 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,330 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Lakes like Lake Hibtac Western in Minnesota usually hold 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 32°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 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
4 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
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
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 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hibtac Western
- Chisholmabout 3.4 mi east
- Hibbingabout 4.5 mi south
- Keewatinabout 6.9 mi southwest
- Mountain Ironabout 15 mi east
- Duluthnearest city, about 63 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Hibtac Western
What fish are in Lake Hibtac Western?
Lakes like Lake Hibtac Western 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 Lake Hibtac Western?
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 Lake Hibtac Western?
About 2,330 acres, with about 17.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hibtac Western?
Chisholm is about 3.4 miles east; Hibbing is about 4.5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hibtac Western today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hibtac Western on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
