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type: compare
title: "St. Louis River Estuary vs Gilbert Pit"
county: "St. Louis"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/st-louis-river-estuary-vs-gilbert-pit
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# St. Louis River Estuary vs Gilbert Pit

Two of the top-scoring lakes in St. Louis County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [St. Louis River Estuary](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/st-louis-river-estuary) | [Gilbert Pit](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/gilbert-pit) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Nearest town | Duluth | Gilbert |
| Surface area | 10,255 acres | 243 acres |
| Max depth | 55 ft | 443 ft |
| Shoreline | 195.5 mi | 5.8 mi |
| Water clarity | — | 22.8 ft |
| Public access | 4 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 33 | 10 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | None listed | Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/st-louis-river-estuary-vs-gilbert-pit)*