---
type: lake
name: "Everett Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Ely"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 113
max_depth_ft: 15
latitude: 47.9834
longitude: -91.91966
lake_score: 50
dnr_lake_id: "69012000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/everett-lake
---

# Everett Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely

- **Surface Area**: 113 acres
- **Max Depth**: 15 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Portage access only
- **Lake Score**: 50/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Everett Lake is an 113-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.7 feet. Access is by portage through Superior National Forest; most lakes reached this way lie in or beside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where an entry permit is required.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2020.

Public access is by portage — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Portage access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses
- **Wilderness permit**: BWCAW entry permit required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2020
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Canoe Tripping, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Green Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Fenske Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/fenske-lake) - 0.9 miles, 108 acres
- [East Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/east-twin-lake) - 0.9 miles, 123 acres
- [Minister Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/minister-lake) - 2.1 miles, 56 acres
- [High Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/high-lake) - 2.1 miles, 274 acres
- [Slim Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/slim-lake) - 3 miles, 312 acres
- [Grassy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/grassy-lake) - 3 miles, 257 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.9834,-91.91966)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69012000)
- [All lakes in St. Louis County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/everett-lake)*