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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Myrtle Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Myrtle Lake
Myrtle Lake spreads over about 800 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.3 miles. The water sits about 1,270 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mountain Iron, is about 37 miles south.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,270 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
- 6:45 am – 9:00 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
- 6
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
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 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Myrtle Lake
- Mountain Ironabout 37 mi south
- Parkvilleabout 37 mi south
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Questions about Myrtle Lake
What fish are in Myrtle Lake?
Lakes like Myrtle 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 Myrtle 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 Myrtle Lake?
About 800 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Myrtle Lake?
Mountain Iron is about 37 miles south; Parkville is about 37 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Myrtle Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Myrtle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
