One Pine Lake
About One Pine Lake
One Pine Lake is a 354-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to One Pine Lake
- 354 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Ely
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 4.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 354 acres
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 355 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 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is One Pine Lake?
One Pine Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely. It covers 354 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.
How big and how deep is One Pine Lake?
One Pine Lake covers 354 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at One Pine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, 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 One Pine Lake?
Yes. One Pine Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at One Pine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at One Pine 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 One Pine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for One Pine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.