Chub Lake
About Chub Lake
Chub Lake is a 126-acre lake near Ash Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including walleye. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Chub Lake
- 126 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Ash Lake
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 126 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 126 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chub Lake?
Chub Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ash Lake. It covers 126 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Chub Lake?
Chub Lake covers 126 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Chub Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Chub Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Chub Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Chub Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Chub Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Chub Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.