Bubbles Lake near Ely: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bubbles Lake is a Lake County water, in Minnesota. It stands 1,545 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lake County. Some 16 miles away sits Ely, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 114 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Bubbles Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name white sucker, yellow perch and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Bubbles Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 4°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. On Bubbles Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Tonic Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Bubbles Lake if anything is unclear.