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
Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 6,030 acres (9.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One
Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One spreads over about 6,030 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14 miles. At about 1,500 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Mountain Iron, is about 2.7 miles south. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 60 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 6,030 acres (9.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,500 ft
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 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 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
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. At 32°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.
- 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
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 7:13 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One
- Mountain Ironabout 2.7 mi south
- Parkvilleabout 3.9 mi southeast
- Virginiaabout 5.7 mi southeast
- Evelethabout 8.7 mi southeast
- Duluthnearest city, about 60 mi southeast
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Questions about Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One
What fish are in Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One?
Lakes like Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One 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 Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One?
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 Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One?
About 6,030 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One?
Mountain Iron is about 2.7 miles south; Parkville is about 3.9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
