The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sea Gull Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 3,710 acres (5.8 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Sea Gull Lake
Sea Gull Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota, covering about 3,710 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 39 miles. Its surface is about 1,450 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Grand Marais, is about 36 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 3,710 acres (5.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 39 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,450 ft
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 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
Lakes like Sea Gull Lake in Minnesota usually hold 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. At 41°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:07 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sea Gull Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 36 mi southeast
- Elyabout 44 mi west
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Questions about Sea Gull Lake
What fish are in Sea Gull Lake?
Lakes like Sea Gull 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 Sea Gull 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 Sea Gull Lake?
About 3,710 acres, with about 39 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sea Gull Lake?
Grand Marais is about 36 miles southeast; Ely is about 44 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Sea Gull Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sea Gull Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
