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
Little Saganaga Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Little Saganaga Lake
Little Saganaga Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota, covering about 1,410 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 17.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,600 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Grand Marais, is about 35 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,410 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 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
Lakes like Little Saganaga Lake 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. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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 7:07 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Little Saganaga Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 35 mi southeast
- Elyabout 40 mi west
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Questions about Little Saganaga Lake
What fish are in Little Saganaga Lake?
Lakes like Little Saganaga Lake 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 Little Saganaga 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 Little Saganaga Lake?
About 1,410 acres, with about 17.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Saganaga Lake?
Grand Marais is about 35 miles southeast; Ely is about 40 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Little Saganaga Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Little Saganaga Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
