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
Stuart Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Stuart Lake
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Stuart Lake covers about 730 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end with roughly 8.1 miles of shoreline. At about 1,250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ely lies about 20 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,250 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
- 6:30 am – 8:45 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. With the surface at 35°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stuart Lake
- Elyabout 20 mi south
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Questions about Stuart Lake
What fish are in Stuart Lake?
Lakes like Stuart 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 Stuart 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 Stuart Lake?
About 730 acres, with about 8.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stuart Lake?
Ely is about 20 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Stuart Lake today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Stuart Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
