Eagles Nest #3 Lake
About Eagles Nest #3 Lake
Eagles Nest #3 Lake is a 1,028-acre lake near Soudan in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 49 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 16.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.6 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 27, based on 19 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Eagles Nest #3 Lake
- 1,028 acres, up to 49 feet deep, near Soudan
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 11.6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Permit or fee required
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,028 acres
- Max depth
- 49 ft
- Shoreline
- 16.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 553 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
- Recorded accesses require a permit or fee
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 27
- Years of record
- 19
- Earliest
- April 11, 2017
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- April 25, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagles Nest #3 Lake?
Eagles Nest #3 Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Soudan. It covers 1,028 acres and reaches 49 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eagles Nest #3 Lake?
Eagles Nest #3 Lake covers 1,028 acres with about 16.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 49 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eagles Nest #3 Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Burbot, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Eagles Nest #3 Lake?
Yes. Eagles Nest #3 Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Eagles Nest #3 Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eagles Nest #3 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 Eagles Nest #3 Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Eagles Nest #3 Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Eagles Nest #3 Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 27, from 19 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 11, 2017 and the latest is May 13, 2013.