---
type: lake
name: "High Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Ely"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 274
max_depth_ft: 66
latitude: 47.9721
longitude: -91.87636
lake_score: 55
dnr_lake_id: "69007100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/high-lake
---

# High Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely

- **Surface Area**: 274 acres
- **Max Depth**: 66 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Carry-in access only
- **Lake Score**: 55/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

High Lake is a 274-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 66 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including bluegill, rainbow trout, brook trout, and splake. 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 2024.

Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Carry-in access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Splake, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/bass-lake-ely) - 1.3 miles, 169 acres
- [Fenske Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/fenske-lake) - 1.9 miles, 108 acres
- [Grassy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/grassy-lake) - 2.1 miles, 257 acres
- [Everett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/everett-lake) - 2.1 miles, 113 acres
- [Low Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/low-lake) - 2.3 miles, 316 acres
- [Hobo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/hobo-lake) - 2.3 miles, 74 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.9721,-91.87636)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69007100)
- [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/high-lake)*