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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Thomas Lake
Lake County, Minnesota · about 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Thomas Lake
Thomas Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota, covering about 1,360 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16.3 miles. At about 1,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ely is about 28 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- County
- Lake 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
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 37°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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 7:08 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Thomas Lake
- Elyabout 28 mi west
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Questions about Thomas Lake
What fish are in Thomas Lake?
Lakes like Thomas 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 Thomas 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 Thomas Lake?
About 1,360 acres, with about 16.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Thomas Lake?
Ely is about 28 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Thomas Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Thomas Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
