---
type: lake
name: "Slim Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Ely"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 312
max_depth_ft: 49
latitude: 48.01074
longitude: -91.96954
lake_score: 54
dnr_lake_id: "69018100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/slim-lake
---

# Slim Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely

- **Surface Area**: 312 acres
- **Max Depth**: 49 ft
- **Shoreline**: 8.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Carry-in access only
- **Lake Score**: 54/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Slim Lake is a 312-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 49 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 8.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.4 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. 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 2025.

Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. YMCA Camp DuNord is 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**: 6
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- YMCA Camp DuNord

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Green Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Coxey Pond](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/coxey-pond) - 2.7 miles, 192 acres
- [Everett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/everett-lake) - 3 miles, 113 acres
- [Big Rice Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/big-rice-lake-burntside-lake) - 3 miles, 403 acres
- [East Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/east-twin-lake) - 3.1 miles, 123 acres
- [South Hegman Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/south-hegman-lake) - 3.2 miles, 118 acres
- [Agassa Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/agassa-lake) - 3.2 miles, 72 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.01074,-91.96954)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69018100)
- [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/slim-lake)*