Lost Lake near Ely: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Lost Lake in Lake County, Minnesota. It lies 1,273 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 62 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. A shoreline of some 1.3 miles keeps the choices simple. The town to know is Ely, 20 miles out. Babbitt is 34 miles and Atikokan 41 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Lake County cover white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Lost Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 65°F, with January the cold end at about 3°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Lost Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Round Lake, 0.8 miles out. Check the position at Lost Lake before loading the car.