Eagles Nest No. Four Lake
About Eagles Nest No. Four Lake
Eagles Nest No. Four Lake is a 178-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 49 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2013.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 28, based on 12 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Eagles Nest No. Four Lake
- 178 acres, up to 49 feet deep, near Ely
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 15 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 178 acres
- Max depth
- 49 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 15 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 83 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2013
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 28
- Years of record
- 12
- Earliest
- April 14, 2021
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- May 8, 2023
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 No. Four Lake?
Eagles Nest No. Four Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely. It covers 178 acres and reaches 49 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eagles Nest No. Four Lake?
Eagles Nest No. Four Lake covers 178 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 49 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eagles Nest No. Four Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Eagles Nest No. Four Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Eagles Nest No. Four Lake.
Can you swim at Eagles Nest No. Four Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eagles Nest No. Four 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 No. Four Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Eagles Nest No. Four Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Eagles Nest No. Four Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 28, from 12 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 14, 2021 and the latest is May 13, 2013.