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
Sturgeon Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 1,670 acres (2.6 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake spreads over about 1,670 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. At about 1,370 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Chisholm, is about 14 miles southeast. The closest city is Duluth, about 75 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,670 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 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
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. 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 7:15 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sturgeon Lake
- Chisholmabout 14 mi southeast
- Hibbingabout 17 mi south
- Keewatinabout 18 mi south
- Mountain Ironabout 21 mi southeast
- Duluthnearest city, about 75 mi southeast
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Questions about Sturgeon Lake
What fish are in Sturgeon Lake?
Lakes like Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon Lake?
About 1,670 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sturgeon Lake?
Chisholm is about 14 miles southeast; Hibbing is about 17 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Sturgeon Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sturgeon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
