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
Pine Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, covering about 720 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.2 miles. At about 1,400 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Ely, is about 17 miles east.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,400 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
- 4:00 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. 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
- 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 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pine Lake
- Elyabout 17 mi east
- Babbittabout 20 mi southeast
- Auroraabout 27 mi south
- Hoyt Lakesabout 28 mi south
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Questions about Pine Lake
What fish are in Pine Lake?
Lakes like Pine 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 Pine 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 Pine Lake?
About 720 acres, with about 12.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pine Lake?
Ely is about 17 miles east; Babbitt is about 20 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Pine Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
