Little Dry Lake Fishing near Ely, Minnesota

• Overview

  Minnesota holds Little Dry Lake, in Saint Louis County. Around the bank it is lake country bush. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Saint Louis County list holds plenty of bigger water. 3.6 miles away sits Ely, the nearest town. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 124 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Little Dry Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Saint Louis County records list yellow perch, northern pike, white sucker and rainbow trout among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Little Dry Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 3°F in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Little Dry Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is a slipway at Little Long Lake Public Water Access Site, roughly half a mile off. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A camping area sits within 0.9 miles of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Dry Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Little Dry Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.