Six Mile Lake
About Six Mile Lake
Six Mile Lake is a 109-acre lake near Eagles Nest in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2012.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Six Mile Lake
- 109 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Eagles Nest
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 5.9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 109 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 103 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2012
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Six Mile Lake?
Six Mile Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Eagles Nest. It covers 109 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Six Mile Lake?
Six Mile Lake covers 109 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Six Mile Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Six Mile Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Six Mile Lake.
Can you swim at Six Mile Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Six Mile 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 Six Mile Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Six Mile Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.