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
Sawbill Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Sawbill Lake
Sawbill Lake spreads over about 730 acres in Cook County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 13.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,790 ft above sea level. Grand Marais is about 27 miles east.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,790 ft
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 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
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.
- 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
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
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 7:06 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sawbill Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 27 mi east
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Questions about Sawbill Lake
What fish are in Sawbill Lake?
Lakes like Sawbill 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 Sawbill 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 Sawbill Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sawbill Lake?
Grand Marais is about 27 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Sawbill 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.
Sawbill Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
