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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lost Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Lost Lake
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Lost Lake covers about 730 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.5 miles. Its surface is about 1,370 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Virginia, is about 21 miles south. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 72 miles south.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 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
- 6:30 am – 8:45 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 37°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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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 7:12 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lost Lake
- Virginiaabout 21 mi south
- Parkvilleabout 21 mi south
- Auroraabout 21 mi south
- Mountain Ironabout 22 mi southwest
- Duluthnearest city, about 72 mi south
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Questions about Lost Lake
What fish are in Lost Lake?
Lakes like Lost 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 Lost 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 Lost Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 4.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lost Lake?
Virginia is about 21 miles south; Parkville is about 21 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lost Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lost Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
