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
Snowbank Lake
Lake County, Minnesota · about 4,320 acres (6.8 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Snowbank Lake
Snowbank Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota, covering about 4,320 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 28 miles. At about 1,430 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Ely, is about 19 miles west.
- Size
- About 4,320 acres (6.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Lake 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 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 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
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. At 43°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 7:09 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Snowbank Lake
- Elyabout 19 mi west
- Babbittabout 29 mi southwest
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Questions about Snowbank Lake
What fish are in Snowbank Lake?
Lakes like Snowbank 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 Snowbank 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 Snowbank Lake?
About 4,320 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Snowbank Lake?
Ely is about 19 miles west; Babbitt is about 29 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Snowbank Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Snowbank Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
