Gabrielson Lake Fishing in Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  This water sits in Saint Louis County, Minnesota. The surface lies 1,411 feet up. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Saint Louis County. The nearest place of any size is Mountain Iron, 36 miles away. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 171 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Gabrielson Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Saint Louis County, recorded fish include yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Work Gabrielson Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 66°F; by January the average is down near 6°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Gabrielson Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Pelican Lake, 3.2 miles out. Nothing on Gabrielson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.