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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

Trout Lake

Itasca County, Minnesota · about 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)

43°F water, calm this morning.

Water43°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphS
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:15 pm

About Trout Lake

Trout Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, covering about 1,750 acres.

It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end with roughly 11.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,290 ft above sea level. Coleraine sits right on the water. The closest city is Duluth, about 67 miles away.

Size
About 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 11.8 miles
End to end
About 3.8 miles
Elevation
About 1,290 ft
County
Itasca County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

43°F

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

Saturday 39° / 19° 5 mph S Sunny
Sunday 43° / 23° 10 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Trout Lake

  • Coleraineon the shore
  • Grand Rapidsabout 5.3 mi west
  • Cohassetabout 9 mi west
  • Keewatinabout 18 mi northeast
  • Duluthnearest city, about 67 mi southeast

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Questions about Trout Lake

What fish are in Trout Lake?

Lakes like Trout 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 Trout 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 Trout Lake?

About 1,750 acres, with about 11.8 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Trout Lake?

Coleraine is on the shore; Grand Rapids is about 5.3 miles west.

What is the water temperature at Trout Lake today?

The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Trout Lake on your phone

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